How many syllables in “weekending”?
syllables in "weekending"
Word details
Syllables
3
wee · ken · ding
Letters
10
w · e · e · k · e · n · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “weekending”
The word “weekending” contains 3 syllables, divided as wee · ken · ding. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "weekending" have?
"weekending" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "weekending" into syllables?
"weekending" is divided into syllables as: wee · ken · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "weekending"?
The Scrabble score for "weekending" is 19 points.
Using “weekending” in writing
Three-syllable words like "weekending" (wee · ken · ding) 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, “weekending” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.