How many syllables in “clearings”?
syllables in "clearings"
Word details
Syllables
2
clea · rings
Letters
9
c · l · e · a · r · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “clearings”
The word “clearings” contains 2 syllables, divided as clea · rings. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "clearings" have?
"clearings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "clearings" into syllables?
"clearings" is divided into syllables as: clea · rings.
What is the Scrabble score for "clearings"?
The Scrabble score for "clearings" is 12 points.
Using “clearings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "clearings" (clea · rings) 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, “clearings” is worth 12 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 “clearings”
The letters in “clearings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rescaling.