How many syllables in “backstabbings”?
syllables in "backstabbings"
Word details
Syllables
3
back · stab · bings
Letters
13
b · a · c · k · s · t · a · b · b · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
26
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About the word “backstabbings”
The word “backstabbings” contains 3 syllables, divided as back · stab · bings. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "backstabbings" have?
"backstabbings" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "backstabbings" into syllables?
"backstabbings" is divided into syllables as: back · stab · bings.
What is the Scrabble score for "backstabbings"?
The Scrabble score for "backstabbings" is 26 points.
Using “backstabbings” in writing
Three-syllable words like "backstabbings" (back · stab · bings) 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, “backstabbings” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.