How many syllables in “rumormongering”?
syllables in "rumormongering"
Word details
Syllables
5
ru · mor · mon · ge · ring
Letters
14
r · u · m · o · r · m · o · n · g · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
20
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About the word “rumormongering”
The word “rumormongering” contains 5 syllables, divided as ru · mor · mon · ge · ring. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rumormongering" have?
"rumormongering" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "rumormongering" into syllables?
"rumormongering" is divided into syllables as: ru · mor · mon · ge · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "rumormongering"?
The Scrabble score for "rumormongering" is 20 points.
Using “rumormongering” in writing
"rumormongering" (ru · mor · mon · ge · ring) 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, “rumormongering” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.