How many syllables in “skirting”?
syllables in "skirting"
Word details
Syllables
2
skir · ting
Letters
8
s · k · i · r · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “skirting”
The word “skirting” contains 2 syllables, divided as skir · ting. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "skirting" have?
"skirting" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "skirting" into syllables?
"skirting" is divided into syllables as: skir · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "skirting"?
The Scrabble score for "skirting" is 13 points.
Using “skirting” in writing
Two-syllable words like "skirting" (skir · 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, “skirting” 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 “skirting”
The letters in “skirting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: striking.