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