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