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