How many syllables in “gearings”?
syllables in "gearings"
Word details
Syllables
2
gea · rings
Letters
8
g · e · a · r · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “gearings”
The word “gearings” contains 2 syllables, divided as gea · rings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gearings" have?
"gearings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gearings" into syllables?
"gearings" is divided into syllables as: gea · rings.
What is the Scrabble score for "gearings"?
The Scrabble score for "gearings" is 10 points.
Using “gearings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gearings" (gea · rings) 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, “gearings” is worth 10 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 “gearings”
The letters in “gearings” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: greasing, snaggier.