How many syllables in “lightings”?
syllables in "lightings"
Word details
Syllables
2
lig · htings
Letters
9
l · i · g · h · t · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “lightings”
The word “lightings” contains 2 syllables, divided as lig · htings. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lightings" have?
"lightings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lightings" into syllables?
"lightings" is divided into syllables as: lig · htings.
What is the Scrabble score for "lightings"?
The Scrabble score for "lightings" is 14 points.
Using “lightings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lightings" (lig · htings) 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, “lightings” is worth 14 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 “lightings”
The letters in “lightings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slighting.