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