How many syllables in “sleeping”?
syllables in "sleeping"
Word details
Syllables
2
slee · ping
Letters
8
s · l · e · e · p · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “sleeping”
The word “sleeping” contains 2 syllables, divided as slee · ping. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sleeping" have?
"sleeping" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sleeping" into syllables?
"sleeping" is divided into syllables as: slee · ping.
What is the Scrabble score for "sleeping"?
The Scrabble score for "sleeping" is 11 points.
Using “sleeping” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sleeping" (slee · ping) 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, “sleeping” 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 “sleeping”
The letters in “sleeping” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: peelings, speeling.