How many syllables in “shearling”?
syllables in "shearling"
Word details
Syllables
2
shear · ling
Letters
9
s · h · e · a · r · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “shearling”
The word “shearling” contains 2 syllables, divided as shear · ling. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shearling" have?
"shearling" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shearling" into syllables?
"shearling" is divided into syllables as: shear · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "shearling"?
The Scrabble score for "shearling" is 13 points.
Using “shearling” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shearling" (shear · ling) 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, “shearling” 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 “shearling”
The letters in “shearling” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: ashlering, narghiles, nargilehs.