How many syllables in “weepings”?
syllables in "weepings"
Word details
Syllables
2
wee · pings
Letters
8
w · e · e · p · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “weepings”
The word “weepings” contains 2 syllables, divided as wee · pings. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "weepings" have?
"weepings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "weepings" into syllables?
"weepings" is divided into syllables as: wee · pings.
What is the Scrabble score for "weepings"?
The Scrabble score for "weepings" is 14 points.
Using “weepings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "weepings" (wee · pings) 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, “weepings” 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 “weepings”
The letters in “weepings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sweeping.