How many syllables in “resting”?
syllables in "resting"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · sting
Letters
7
r · e · s · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “resting”
The word “resting” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · sting. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resting" have?
"resting" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "resting" into syllables?
"resting" is divided into syllables as: re · sting.
What is the Scrabble score for "resting"?
The Scrabble score for "resting" is 8 points.
Using “resting” in writing
Two-syllable words like "resting" (re · sting) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “resting” is worth 8 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 “resting”
The letters in “resting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stinger.