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