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