How many syllables in “asking”?
syllables in "asking"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · sking
Letters
6
a · s · k · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “asking”
The word “asking” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · sking. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "asking" have?
"asking" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "asking" into syllables?
"asking" is divided into syllables as: a · sking.
What is the Scrabble score for "asking"?
The Scrabble score for "asking" is 11 points.
Using “asking” in writing
Two-syllable words like "asking" (a · sking) 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, “asking” 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 “asking”
The letters in “asking” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: gaskin, kiangs.