How many syllables in “sparlings”?
syllables in "sparlings"
Word details
Syllables
2
spar · lings
Letters
9
s · p · a · r · l · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “sparlings”
The word “sparlings” contains 2 syllables, divided as spar · lings. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sparlings" have?
"sparlings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sparlings" into syllables?
"sparlings" is divided into syllables as: spar · lings.
What is the Scrabble score for "sparlings"?
The Scrabble score for "sparlings" is 12 points.
Using “sparlings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sparlings" (spar · lings) 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, “sparlings” 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 “sparlings”
The letters in “sparlings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: springals.