How many syllables in “shooting”?
syllables in "shooting"
Word details
Syllables
2
shoo · ting
Letters
8
s · h · o · o · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “shooting”
The word “shooting” contains 2 syllables, divided as shoo · ting. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shooting" have?
"shooting" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shooting" into syllables?
"shooting" is divided into syllables as: shoo · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "shooting"?
The Scrabble score for "shooting" is 12 points.
Using “shooting” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shooting" (shoo · 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, “shooting” 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 “shooting”
The letters in “shooting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: soothing.