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