How many syllables in “drinking”?
syllables in "drinking"
Word details
Syllables
2
drin · king
Letters
8
d · r · i · n · k · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “drinking”
The word “drinking” contains 2 syllables, divided as drin · king. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drinking" have?
"drinking" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "drinking" into syllables?
"drinking" is divided into syllables as: drin · king.
What is the Scrabble score for "drinking"?
The Scrabble score for "drinking" is 14 points.
Using “drinking” in writing
Two-syllable words like "drinking" (drin · king) 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, “drinking” is worth 14 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.