How many syllables in “shaming”?
syllables in "shaming"
Word details
Syllables
2
sha · ming
Letters
7
s · h · a · m · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “shaming”
The word “shaming” contains 2 syllables, divided as sha · ming. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shaming" have?
"shaming" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shaming" into syllables?
"shaming" is divided into syllables as: sha · ming.
What is the Scrabble score for "shaming"?
The Scrabble score for "shaming" is 13 points.
Using “shaming” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shaming" (sha · ming) 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, “shaming” 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 “shaming”
The letters in “shaming” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mashing.