How many syllables in “pleading”?
syllables in "pleading"
Word details
Syllables
2
plea · ding
Letters
8
p · l · e · a · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “pleading”
The word “pleading” contains 2 syllables, divided as plea · ding. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pleading" have?
"pleading" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pleading" into syllables?
"pleading" is divided into syllables as: plea · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "pleading"?
The Scrabble score for "pleading" is 12 points.
Using “pleading” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pleading" (plea · ding) 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, “pleading” is worth 12 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 “pleading”
The letters in “pleading” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pedaling.