How many syllables in “sistering”?
syllables in "sistering"
Word details
Syllables
3
si · ste · ring
Letters
9
s · i · s · t · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “sistering”
The word “sistering” contains 3 syllables, divided as si · ste · ring. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sistering" have?
"sistering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sistering" into syllables?
"sistering" is divided into syllables as: si · ste · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "sistering"?
The Scrabble score for "sistering" is 10 points.
Using “sistering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sistering" (si · ste · 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, “sistering” is worth 10 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 “sistering”
The letters in “sistering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: resisting.