How many syllables in “endings”?
syllables in "endings"
Word details
Syllables
2
en · dings
Letters
7
e · n · d · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “endings”
The word “endings” contains 2 syllables, divided as en · dings. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "endings" have?
"endings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "endings" into syllables?
"endings" is divided into syllables as: en · dings.
What is the Scrabble score for "endings"?
The Scrabble score for "endings" is 9 points.
Using “endings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "endings" (en · dings) 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, “endings” 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.
Anagrams of “endings”
The letters in “endings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sending.