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