How many syllables in “setting”?
syllables in "setting"
Word details
Syllables
2
set · ting
Letters
7
s · e · t · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “setting”
The word “setting” contains 2 syllables, divided as set · ting. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "setting" have?
"setting" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "setting" into syllables?
"setting" is divided into syllables as: set · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "setting"?
The Scrabble score for "setting" is 8 points.
Using “setting” in writing
Two-syllable words like "setting" (set · ting) 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, “setting” is worth 8 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 “setting”
The letters in “setting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: testing.