How many syllables in “hearings”?
syllables in "hearings"
Word details
Syllables
2
hea · rings
Letters
8
h · e · a · r · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “hearings”
The word “hearings” contains 2 syllables, divided as hea · rings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hearings" have?
"hearings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hearings" into syllables?
"hearings" is divided into syllables as: hea · rings.
What is the Scrabble score for "hearings"?
The Scrabble score for "hearings" is 12 points.
Using “hearings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hearings" (hea · 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, “hearings” is worth 12 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 “hearings”
The letters in “hearings” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: hearsing, shearing.