How many syllables in “washing”?
syllables in "washing"
Word details
Syllables
2
was · hing
Letters
7
w · a · s · h · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “washing”
The word “washing” contains 2 syllables, divided as was · hing. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "washing" have?
"washing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "washing" into syllables?
"washing" is divided into syllables as: was · hing.
What is the Scrabble score for "washing"?
The Scrabble score for "washing" is 14 points.
Using “washing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "washing" (was · hing) 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, “washing” is worth 14 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 “washing”
The letters in “washing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shawing.