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