How many syllables in “hirelings”?
syllables in "hirelings"
Word details
Syllables
3
hi · re · lings
Letters
9
h · i · r · e · l · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “hirelings”
The word “hirelings” contains 3 syllables, divided as hi · re · lings. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hirelings" have?
"hirelings" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hirelings" into syllables?
"hirelings" is divided into syllables as: hi · re · lings.
What is the Scrabble score for "hirelings"?
The Scrabble score for "hirelings" is 13 points.
Using “hirelings” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hirelings" (hi · re · lings) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “hirelings” 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 “hirelings”
The letters in “hirelings” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: hirseling, relishing.