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