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