How many syllables in “rivaling”?
syllables in "rivaling"
Word details
Syllables
3
ri · va · ling
Letters
8
r · i · v · a · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “rivaling”
The word “rivaling” contains 3 syllables, divided as ri · va · ling. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rivaling" have?
"rivaling" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "rivaling" into syllables?
"rivaling" is divided into syllables as: ri · va · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "rivaling"?
The Scrabble score for "rivaling" is 12 points.
Using “rivaling” in writing
Three-syllable words like "rivaling" (ri · va · ling) 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, “rivaling” is worth 12 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 “rivaling”
The letters in “rivaling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: virginal.