How many syllables in “totalling”?
syllables in "totalling"
Word details
Syllables
3
to · tal · ling
Letters
9
t · o · t · a · l · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “totalling”
The word “totalling” contains 3 syllables, divided as to · tal · ling. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "totalling" have?
"totalling" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "totalling" into syllables?
"totalling" is divided into syllables as: to · tal · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "totalling"?
The Scrabble score for "totalling" is 10 points.
Using “totalling” in writing
Three-syllable words like "totalling" (to · tal · ling) 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, “totalling” 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 “totalling”
The letters in “totalling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: allotting.