How many syllables in “shearlings”?
syllables in "shearlings"
Word details
Syllables
2
shear · lings
Letters
10
s · h · e · a · r · l · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “shearlings”
The word “shearlings” contains 2 syllables, divided as shear · lings. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shearlings" have?
"shearlings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shearlings" into syllables?
"shearlings" is divided into syllables as: shear · lings.
What is the Scrabble score for "shearlings"?
The Scrabble score for "shearlings" is 14 points.
Using “shearlings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shearlings" (shear · lings) 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, “shearlings” is worth 14 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 “shearlings”
The letters in “shearlings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ringhalses.