How many syllables in “shattering”?
syllables in "shattering"
Word details
Syllables
3
shat · te · ring
Letters
10
s · h · a · t · t · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “shattering”
The word “shattering” contains 3 syllables, divided as shat · te · ring. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shattering" have?
"shattering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "shattering" into syllables?
"shattering" is divided into syllables as: shat · te · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "shattering"?
The Scrabble score for "shattering" is 14 points.
Using “shattering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "shattering" (shat · te · ring) 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, “shattering” is worth 14 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 “shattering”
The letters in “shattering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: straighten.