How many syllables in “offing”?
syllables in "offing"
Word details
Syllables
2
of · fing
Letters
6
o · f · f · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “offing”
The word “offing” contains 2 syllables, divided as of · fing. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "offing" have?
"offing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "offing" into syllables?
"offing" is divided into syllables as: of · fing.
What is the Scrabble score for "offing"?
The Scrabble score for "offing" is 13 points.
Using “offing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "offing" (of · fing) 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, “offing” 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 “offing”
The letters in “offing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: goniff.