How many syllables in “fielding”?
syllables in "fielding"
Word details
Syllables
2
fiel · ding
Letters
8
f · i · e · l · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “fielding”
The word “fielding” contains 2 syllables, divided as fiel · ding. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fielding" have?
"fielding" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "fielding" into syllables?
"fielding" is divided into syllables as: fiel · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "fielding"?
The Scrabble score for "fielding" is 13 points.
Using “fielding” in writing
Two-syllable words like "fielding" (fiel · ding) 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, “fielding” 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 “fielding”
The letters in “fielding” can be rearranged to spell one other word: defiling.