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