How many syllables in “ironings”?
syllables in "ironings"
Word details
Syllables
3
i · ro · nings
Letters
8
i · r · o · n · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “ironings”
The word “ironings” contains 3 syllables, divided as i · ro · nings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ironings" have?
"ironings" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ironings" into syllables?
"ironings" is divided into syllables as: i · ro · nings.
What is the Scrabble score for "ironings"?
The Scrabble score for "ironings" is 9 points.
Using “ironings” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ironings" (i · ro · nings) 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, “ironings” is worth 9 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 “ironings”
The letters in “ironings” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: nigrosin, rosining.