How many syllables in “resuscitating”?
syllables in "resuscitating"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · su · sci · ta · ting
Letters
13
r · e · s · u · s · c · i · t · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
16
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About the word “resuscitating”
The word “resuscitating” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · su · sci · ta · ting. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resuscitating" have?
"resuscitating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "resuscitating" into syllables?
"resuscitating" is divided into syllables as: re · su · sci · ta · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "resuscitating"?
The Scrabble score for "resuscitating" is 16 points.
Using “resuscitating” in writing
"resuscitating" (re · su · sci · ta · ting) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “resuscitating” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.