How many syllables in “inklings”?
syllables in "inklings"
Word details
Syllables
2
in · klings
Letters
8
i · n · k · l · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “inklings”
The word “inklings” contains 2 syllables, divided as in · klings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "inklings" have?
"inklings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "inklings" into syllables?
"inklings" is divided into syllables as: in · klings.
What is the Scrabble score for "inklings"?
The Scrabble score for "inklings" is 13 points.
Using “inklings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "inklings" (in · klings) 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, “inklings” 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 “inklings”
The letters in “inklings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slinking.