How many syllables in “beastings”?
syllables in "beastings"
Word details
Syllables
2
bea · stings
Letters
9
b · e · a · s · t · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “beastings”
The word “beastings” contains 2 syllables, divided as bea · stings. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "beastings" have?
"beastings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "beastings" into syllables?
"beastings" is divided into syllables as: bea · stings.
What is the Scrabble score for "beastings"?
The Scrabble score for "beastings" is 12 points.
Using “beastings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "beastings" (bea · stings) 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, “beastings” is worth 12 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 “beastings”
The letters in “beastings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: basseting.