How many syllables in “bakings”?
syllables in "bakings"
Word details
Syllables
2
ba · kings
Letters
7
b · a · k · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “bakings”
The word “bakings” contains 2 syllables, divided as ba · kings. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bakings" have?
"bakings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bakings" into syllables?
"bakings" is divided into syllables as: ba · kings.
What is the Scrabble score for "bakings"?
The Scrabble score for "bakings" is 14 points.
Using “bakings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bakings" (ba · kings) 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, “bakings” is worth 14 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 “bakings”
The letters in “bakings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: basking.