How many syllables in “seething”?
syllables in "seething"
Word details
Syllables
2
seet · hing
Letters
8
s · e · e · t · h · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “seething”
The word “seething” contains 2 syllables, divided as seet · hing. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "seething" have?
"seething" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "seething" into syllables?
"seething" is divided into syllables as: seet · hing.
What is the Scrabble score for "seething"?
The Scrabble score for "seething" is 12 points.
Using “seething” in writing
Two-syllable words like "seething" (seet · hing) 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, “seething” 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 “seething”
The letters in “seething” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sheeting.