How many syllables in “vomiting”?
syllables in "vomiting"
Word details
Syllables
3
vo · mi · ting
Letters
8
v · o · m · i · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “vomiting”
The word “vomiting” contains 3 syllables, divided as vo · mi · ting. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vomiting" have?
"vomiting" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "vomiting" into syllables?
"vomiting" is divided into syllables as: vo · mi · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "vomiting"?
The Scrabble score for "vomiting" is 14 points.
Using “vomiting” in writing
Three-syllable words like "vomiting" (vo · mi · ting) 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, “vomiting” is worth 14 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 “vomiting”
The letters in “vomiting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: motiving.