How many syllables in “layerings”?
syllables in "layerings"
Word details
Syllables
2
laye · rings
Letters
9
l · a · y · e · r · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “layerings”
The word “layerings” contains 2 syllables, divided as laye · rings. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "layerings" have?
"layerings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "layerings" into syllables?
"layerings" is divided into syllables as: laye · rings.
What is the Scrabble score for "layerings"?
The Scrabble score for "layerings" is 13 points.
Using “layerings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "layerings" (laye · rings) 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, “layerings” 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 “layerings”
The letters in “layerings” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: searingly, yearlings.