How many syllables in “clings”?
1
syllable in "clings"
clings
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Word details
Syllables
1
clings
Letters
6
c · l · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
c3
l1
i1
n1
g2
s1
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About the word “clings”
The word “clings” contains 1 syllable, divided as clings. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "clings" have?
"clings" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "clings" into syllables?
"clings" is divided into syllables as: clings.
What is the Scrabble score for "clings"?
The Scrabble score for "clings" is 9 points.
Using “clings” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "clings" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “clings” is worth 9 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.