How many syllables in “slighting”?
syllables in "slighting"
Word details
Syllables
2
slig · hting
Letters
9
s · l · i · g · h · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “slighting”
The word “slighting” contains 2 syllables, divided as slig · hting. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "slighting" have?
"slighting" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "slighting" into syllables?
"slighting" is divided into syllables as: slig · hting.
What is the Scrabble score for "slighting"?
The Scrabble score for "slighting" is 14 points.
Using “slighting” in writing
Two-syllable words like "slighting" (slig · hting) 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, “slighting” 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 “slighting”
The letters in “slighting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lightings.