How many syllables in “reproaching”?
syllables in "reproaching"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · proac · hing
Letters
11
r · e · p · r · o · a · c · h · i · n · g
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “reproaching”
The word “reproaching” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · proac · hing. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reproaching" have?
"reproaching" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "reproaching" into syllables?
"reproaching" is divided into syllables as: re · proac · hing.
What is the Scrabble score for "reproaching"?
The Scrabble score for "reproaching" is 19 points.
Using “reproaching” in writing
Three-syllable words like "reproaching" (re · proac · hing) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “reproaching” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “reproaching”
The letters in “reproaching” can be rearranged to spell one other word: renographic.