How many syllables in “bearings”?
syllables in "bearings"
Word details
Syllables
2
bea · rings
Letters
8
b · e · a · r · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “bearings”
The word “bearings” contains 2 syllables, divided as bea · rings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bearings" have?
"bearings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bearings" into syllables?
"bearings" is divided into syllables as: bea · rings.
What is the Scrabble score for "bearings"?
The Scrabble score for "bearings" is 11 points.
Using “bearings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bearings" (bea · rings) 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, “bearings” 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 “bearings”
The letters in “bearings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sabering.