How many syllables in “sobbing”?
syllables in "sobbing"
Word details
Syllables
2
sob · bing
Letters
7
s · o · b · b · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “sobbing”
The word “sobbing” contains 2 syllables, divided as sob · bing. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sobbing" have?
"sobbing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sobbing" into syllables?
"sobbing" is divided into syllables as: sob · bing.
What is the Scrabble score for "sobbing"?
The Scrabble score for "sobbing" is 12 points.
Using “sobbing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sobbing" (sob · bing) 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, “sobbing” is worth 12 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 “sobbing”
The letters in “sobbing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gibbons.