How many syllables in “blowing”?
syllables in "blowing"
Word details
Syllables
2
blo · wing
Letters
7
b · l · o · w · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “blowing”
The word “blowing” contains 2 syllables, divided as blo · wing. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "blowing" have?
"blowing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "blowing" into syllables?
"blowing" is divided into syllables as: blo · wing.
What is the Scrabble score for "blowing"?
The Scrabble score for "blowing" is 13 points.
Using “blowing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "blowing" (blo · wing) 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, “blowing” is worth 13 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 “blowing”
The letters in “blowing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bowling.