How many syllables in “tunnelling”?
syllables in "tunnelling"
Word details
Syllables
3
tun · nel · ling
Letters
10
t · u · n · n · e · l · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “tunnelling”
The word “tunnelling” contains 3 syllables, divided as tun · nel · ling. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tunnelling" have?
"tunnelling" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tunnelling" into syllables?
"tunnelling" is divided into syllables as: tun · nel · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "tunnelling"?
The Scrabble score for "tunnelling" is 11 points.
Using “tunnelling” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tunnelling" (tun · nel · 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, “tunnelling” 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.