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