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