How many syllables in “rescinding”?
syllables in "rescinding"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · scin · ding
Letters
10
r · e · s · c · i · n · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “rescinding”
The word “rescinding” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · scin · ding. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rescinding" have?
"rescinding" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "rescinding" into syllables?
"rescinding" is divided into syllables as: re · scin · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "rescinding"?
The Scrabble score for "rescinding" is 14 points.
Using “rescinding” in writing
Three-syllable words like "rescinding" (re · scin · ding) 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, “rescinding” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “rescinding”
The letters in “rescinding” can be rearranged to spell one other word: discerning.