How many syllables in “sampling”?
syllables in "sampling"
Word details
Syllables
2
sam · pling
Letters
8
s · a · m · p · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “sampling”
The word “sampling” contains 2 syllables, divided as sam · pling. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sampling" have?
"sampling" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sampling" into syllables?
"sampling" is divided into syllables as: sam · pling.
What is the Scrabble score for "sampling"?
The Scrabble score for "sampling" is 13 points.
Using “sampling” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sampling" (sam · pling) 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, “sampling” 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 “sampling”
The letters in “sampling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: psalming.