How many syllables in “brawling”?
syllables in "brawling"
Word details
Syllables
2
braw · ling
Letters
8
b · r · a · w · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “brawling”
The word “brawling” contains 2 syllables, divided as braw · ling. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brawling" have?
"brawling" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "brawling" into syllables?
"brawling" is divided into syllables as: braw · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "brawling"?
The Scrabble score for "brawling" is 14 points.
Using “brawling” in writing
Two-syllable words like "brawling" (braw · 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, “brawling” is worth 14 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 “brawling”
The letters in “brawling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: warbling.