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