How many syllables in “netting”?
syllables in "netting"
Word details
Syllables
2
net · ting
Letters
7
n · e · t · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “netting”
The word “netting” contains 2 syllables, divided as net · ting. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "netting" have?
"netting" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "netting" into syllables?
"netting" is divided into syllables as: net · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "netting"?
The Scrabble score for "netting" is 8 points.
Using “netting” in writing
Two-syllable words like "netting" (net · ting) 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, “netting” is worth 8 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 “netting”
The letters in “netting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tenting.