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