How many syllables in “slavering”?
syllables in "slavering"
Word details
Syllables
3
sla · ve · ring
Letters
9
s · l · a · v · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “slavering”
The word “slavering” contains 3 syllables, divided as sla · ve · ring. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "slavering" have?
"slavering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "slavering" into syllables?
"slavering" is divided into syllables as: sla · ve · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "slavering"?
The Scrabble score for "slavering" is 13 points.
Using “slavering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "slavering" (sla · ve · 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, “slavering” is worth 13 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 “slavering”
The letters in “slavering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ravelings.