How many syllables in “hoardings”?
syllables in "hoardings"
Word details
Syllables
2
hoar · dings
Letters
9
h · o · a · r · d · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “hoardings”
The word “hoardings” contains 2 syllables, divided as hoar · dings. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hoardings" have?
"hoardings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hoardings" into syllables?
"hoardings" is divided into syllables as: hoar · dings.
What is the Scrabble score for "hoardings"?
The Scrabble score for "hoardings" is 14 points.
Using “hoardings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hoardings" (hoar · dings) 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, “hoardings” is worth 14 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 “hoardings”
The letters in “hoardings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dragonish.