How many syllables in “terracing”?
syllables in "terracing"
Word details
Syllables
3
ter · ra · cing
Letters
9
t · e · r · r · a · c · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “terracing”
The word “terracing” contains 3 syllables, divided as ter · ra · cing. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "terracing" have?
"terracing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "terracing" into syllables?
"terracing" is divided into syllables as: ter · ra · cing.
What is the Scrabble score for "terracing"?
The Scrabble score for "terracing" is 12 points.
Using “terracing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "terracing" (ter · ra · cing) 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, “terracing” is worth 12 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 “terracing”
The letters in “terracing” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cratering, recrating, retracing.