How many syllables in “screening”?
syllables in "screening"
Word details
Syllables
2
scree · ning
Letters
9
s · c · r · e · e · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “screening”
The word “screening” contains 2 syllables, divided as scree · ning. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "screening" have?
"screening" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "screening" into syllables?
"screening" is divided into syllables as: scree · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "screening"?
The Scrabble score for "screening" is 12 points.
Using “screening” in writing
Two-syllable words like "screening" (scree · ning) 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, “screening” 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 “screening”
The letters in “screening” can be rearranged to spell one other word: secerning.