How many syllables in “wrathing”?
syllables in "wrathing"
Word details
Syllables
2
wrat · hing
Letters
8
w · r · a · t · h · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “wrathing”
The word “wrathing” contains 2 syllables, divided as wrat · hing. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wrathing" have?
"wrathing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wrathing" into syllables?
"wrathing" is divided into syllables as: wrat · hing.
What is the Scrabble score for "wrathing"?
The Scrabble score for "wrathing" is 15 points.
Using “wrathing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wrathing" (wrat · hing) 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, “wrathing” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “wrathing”
The letters in “wrathing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: thrawing.