How many syllables in “targeting”?
syllables in "targeting"
Word details
Syllables
3
tar · ge · ting
Letters
9
t · a · r · g · e · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “targeting”
The word “targeting” contains 3 syllables, divided as tar · ge · ting. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "targeting" have?
"targeting" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "targeting" into syllables?
"targeting" is divided into syllables as: tar · ge · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "targeting"?
The Scrabble score for "targeting" is 11 points.
Using “targeting” in writing
Three-syllable words like "targeting" (tar · ge · ting) 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, “targeting” is worth 11 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.