How many syllables in “ailing”?
syllables in "ailing"
Word details
Syllables
2
ai · ling
Letters
6
a · i · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “ailing”
The word “ailing” contains 2 syllables, divided as ai · ling. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ailing" have?
"ailing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ailing" into syllables?
"ailing" is divided into syllables as: ai · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "ailing"?
The Scrabble score for "ailing" is 7 points.
Using “ailing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ailing" (ai · ling) 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, “ailing” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “ailing”
The letters in “ailing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nilgai.