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