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How many syllables in “underdoing”?

3

syllables in "underdoing"

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Word details

Syllables

3

un · der · doing

Letters

10

u · n · d · e · r · d · o · i · n · g

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
d2
e1
r1
d2
o1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “underdoing

The word underdoing contains 3 syllables, divided as un · der · doing. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "underdoing" have?

"underdoing" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "underdoing" into syllables?

"underdoing" is divided into syllables as: un · der · doing.

What is the Scrabble score for "underdoing"?

The Scrabble score for "underdoing" is 13 points.

Using “underdoing” in writing

Three-syllable words like "underdoing" (un · der · doing) 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, underdoing is worth 13 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 “underdoing

The letters in underdoing can be rearranged to spell one other word: redounding.

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