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