How many syllables in “waitings”?
syllables in "waitings"
Word details
Syllables
2
wai · tings
Letters
8
w · a · i · t · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “waitings”
The word “waitings” contains 2 syllables, divided as wai · tings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "waitings" have?
"waitings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "waitings" into syllables?
"waitings" is divided into syllables as: wai · tings.
What is the Scrabble score for "waitings"?
The Scrabble score for "waitings" is 12 points.
Using “waitings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "waitings" (wai · tings) 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, “waitings” 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 “waitings”
The letters in “waitings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: waisting.