How many syllables in “sifting”?
syllables in "sifting"
Word details
Syllables
2
sif · ting
Letters
7
s · i · f · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “sifting”
The word “sifting” contains 2 syllables, divided as sif · ting. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sifting" have?
"sifting" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sifting" into syllables?
"sifting" is divided into syllables as: sif · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "sifting"?
The Scrabble score for "sifting" is 11 points.
Using “sifting” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sifting" (sif · 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, “sifting” is worth 11 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 “sifting”
The letters in “sifting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fisting.