How many syllables in “cleaning”?
syllables in "cleaning"
Word details
Syllables
2
clea · ning
Letters
8
c · l · e · a · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “cleaning”
The word “cleaning” contains 2 syllables, divided as clea · ning. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cleaning" have?
"cleaning" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cleaning" into syllables?
"cleaning" is divided into syllables as: clea · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "cleaning"?
The Scrabble score for "cleaning" is 11 points.
Using “cleaning” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cleaning" (clea · ning) 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, “cleaning” is worth 11 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 “cleaning”
The letters in “cleaning” can be rearranged to spell one other word: enlacing.