How many syllables in “warding”?
syllables in "warding"
Word details
Syllables
2
war · ding
Letters
7
w · a · r · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “warding”
The word “warding” contains 2 syllables, divided as war · ding. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "warding" have?
"warding" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "warding" into syllables?
"warding" is divided into syllables as: war · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "warding"?
The Scrabble score for "warding" is 12 points.
Using “warding” in writing
Two-syllable words like "warding" (war · 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, “warding” is worth 12 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 “warding”
The letters in “warding” can be rearranged to spell one other word: drawing.