How many syllables in “ringing”?
syllables in "ringing"
Word details
Syllables
2
rin · ging
Letters
7
r · i · n · g · i · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “ringing”
The word “ringing” contains 2 syllables, divided as rin · ging. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ringing" have?
"ringing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ringing" into syllables?
"ringing" is divided into syllables as: rin · ging.
What is the Scrabble score for "ringing"?
The Scrabble score for "ringing" is 9 points.
Using “ringing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ringing" (rin · ging) 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, “ringing” is worth 9 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 “ringing”
The letters in “ringing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: girning.