How many syllables in “wading”?
syllables in "wading"
Word details
Syllables
2
wa · ding
Letters
6
w · a · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “wading”
The word “wading” contains 2 syllables, divided as wa · ding. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wading" have?
"wading" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wading" into syllables?
"wading" is divided into syllables as: wa · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "wading"?
The Scrabble score for "wading" is 11 points.
Using “wading” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wading" (wa · ding) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “wading” 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.
Anagrams of “wading”
The letters in “wading” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dawing.