How many syllables in “weightlifting”?
syllables in "weightlifting"
Word details
Syllables
3
weig · htlif · ting
Letters
13
w · e · i · g · h · t · l · i · f · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
24
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About the word “weightlifting”
The word “weightlifting” contains 3 syllables, divided as weig · htlif · ting. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "weightlifting" have?
"weightlifting" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "weightlifting" into syllables?
"weightlifting" is divided into syllables as: weig · htlif · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "weightlifting"?
The Scrabble score for "weightlifting" is 24 points.
Using “weightlifting” in writing
Three-syllable words like "weightlifting" (weig · htlif · ting) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “weightlifting” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.