How many syllables in “coastings”?
syllables in "coastings"
Word details
Syllables
2
coa · stings
Letters
9
c · o · a · s · t · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
12
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “coastings”
The word “coastings” contains 2 syllables, divided as coa · stings. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coastings" have?
"coastings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "coastings" into syllables?
"coastings" is divided into syllables as: coa · stings.
What is the Scrabble score for "coastings"?
The Scrabble score for "coastings" is 12 points.
Using “coastings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "coastings" (coa · stings) 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, “coastings” 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 “coastings”
The letters in “coastings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: agnostics.