How many syllables in “smarting”?
syllables in "smarting"
Word details
Syllables
2
smar · ting
Letters
8
s · m · a · r · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “smarting”
The word “smarting” contains 2 syllables, divided as smar · ting. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "smarting" have?
"smarting" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "smarting" into syllables?
"smarting" is divided into syllables as: smar · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "smarting"?
The Scrabble score for "smarting" is 11 points.
Using “smarting” in writing
Two-syllable words like "smarting" (smar · 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, “smarting” 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 “smarting”
The letters in “smarting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: migrants.