How many syllables in “teeming”?
syllables in "teeming"
Word details
Syllables
2
tee · ming
Letters
7
t · e · e · m · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “teeming”
The word “teeming” contains 2 syllables, divided as tee · ming. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "teeming" have?
"teeming" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "teeming" into syllables?
"teeming" is divided into syllables as: tee · ming.
What is the Scrabble score for "teeming"?
The Scrabble score for "teeming" is 10 points.
Using “teeming” in writing
Two-syllable words like "teeming" (tee · ming) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “teeming” 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 “teeming”
The letters in “teeming” can be rearranged to spell one other word: meeting.