How many syllables in “mailings”?
syllables in "mailings"
Word details
Syllables
2
mai · lings
Letters
8
m · a · i · l · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “mailings”
The word “mailings” contains 2 syllables, divided as mai · lings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mailings" have?
"mailings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "mailings" into syllables?
"mailings" is divided into syllables as: mai · lings.
What is the Scrabble score for "mailings"?
The Scrabble score for "mailings" is 11 points.
Using “mailings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "mailings" (mai · 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, “mailings” is worth 11 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 “mailings”
The letters in “mailings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: misalign.