How many syllables in “awnings”?
syllables in "awnings"
Word details
Syllables
2
aw · nings
Letters
7
a · w · n · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “awnings”
The word “awnings” contains 2 syllables, divided as aw · nings. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "awnings" have?
"awnings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "awnings" into syllables?
"awnings" is divided into syllables as: aw · nings.
What is the Scrabble score for "awnings"?
The Scrabble score for "awnings" is 11 points.
Using “awnings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "awnings" (aw · nings) 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, “awnings” 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 “awnings”
The letters in “awnings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: snawing.