How many syllables in “boardings”?
syllables in "boardings"
Word details
Syllables
2
boar · dings
Letters
9
b · o · a · r · d · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “boardings”
The word “boardings” contains 2 syllables, divided as boar · dings. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "boardings" have?
"boardings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "boardings" into syllables?
"boardings" is divided into syllables as: boar · dings.
What is the Scrabble score for "boardings"?
The Scrabble score for "boardings" is 13 points.
Using “boardings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "boardings" (boar · dings) 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, “boardings” 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 “boardings”
The letters in “boardings” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: adsorbing, signboard.