How many syllables in “feeling”?
syllables in "feeling"
Word details
Syllables
2
fee · ling
Letters
7
f · e · e · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “feeling”
The word “feeling” contains 2 syllables, divided as fee · ling. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "feeling" have?
"feeling" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "feeling" into syllables?
"feeling" is divided into syllables as: fee · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "feeling"?
The Scrabble score for "feeling" is 11 points.
Using “feeling” in writing
Two-syllable words like "feeling" (fee · ling) 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, “feeling” 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 “feeling”
The letters in “feeling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fleeing.