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How many syllables in “layerings”?

2

syllables in "layerings"

layerings
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Word details

Syllables

2

laye · rings

Letters

9

l · a · y · e · r · i · n · g · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
a1
y4
e1
r1
i1
n1
g2
s1

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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.

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