How many syllables in “wrastling”?
syllables in "wrastling"
Word details
Syllables
2
wras · tling
Letters
9
w · r · a · s · t · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “wrastling”
The word “wrastling” contains 2 syllables, divided as wras · tling. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wrastling" have?
"wrastling" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wrastling" into syllables?
"wrastling" is divided into syllables as: wras · tling.
What is the Scrabble score for "wrastling"?
The Scrabble score for "wrastling" is 13 points.
Using “wrastling” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wrastling" (wras · tling) 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, “wrastling” is worth 13 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 “wrastling”
The letters in “wrastling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: warstling.