How many syllables in “firstling”?
syllables in "firstling"
Word details
Syllables
2
fir · stling
Letters
9
f · i · r · s · t · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “firstling”
The word “firstling” contains 2 syllables, divided as fir · stling. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "firstling" have?
"firstling" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "firstling" into syllables?
"firstling" is divided into syllables as: fir · stling.
What is the Scrabble score for "firstling"?
The Scrabble score for "firstling" is 13 points.
Using “firstling” in writing
Two-syllable words like "firstling" (fir · stling) 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, “firstling” 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 “firstling”
The letters in “firstling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: triflings.