How many syllables in “emptings”?
syllables in "emptings"
Word details
Syllables
2
em · ptings
Letters
8
e · m · p · t · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “emptings”
The word “emptings” contains 2 syllables, divided as em · ptings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "emptings" have?
"emptings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "emptings" into syllables?
"emptings" is divided into syllables as: em · ptings.
What is the Scrabble score for "emptings"?
The Scrabble score for "emptings" is 13 points.
Using “emptings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "emptings" (em · ptings) 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, “emptings” is worth 13 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 “emptings”
The letters in “emptings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pigments.