How many syllables in “tailing”?
syllables in "tailing"
Word details
Syllables
2
tai · ling
Letters
7
t · a · i · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “tailing”
The word “tailing” contains 2 syllables, divided as tai · ling. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tailing" have?
"tailing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tailing" into syllables?
"tailing" is divided into syllables as: tai · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "tailing"?
The Scrabble score for "tailing" is 8 points.
Using “tailing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tailing" (tai · ling) 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, “tailing” is worth 8 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 “tailing”
The letters in “tailing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: intagli.