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