How many syllables in “stingers”?
syllables in "stingers"
Word details
Syllables
2
stin · gers
Letters
8
s · t · i · n · g · e · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “stingers”
The word “stingers” contains 2 syllables, divided as stin · gers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stingers" have?
"stingers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "stingers" into syllables?
"stingers" is divided into syllables as: stin · gers.
What is the Scrabble score for "stingers"?
The Scrabble score for "stingers" is 9 points.
Using “stingers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "stingers" (stin · gers) 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, “stingers” is worth 9 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 “stingers”
The letters in “stingers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: trigness.