How many syllables in “gabardine”?
syllables in "gabardine"
Word details
Syllables
3
gab · ard · ine
Letters
9
g · a · b · a · r · d · i · n · e
Scrabble
13
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About the word “gabardine”
The word “gabardine” contains 3 syllables, divided as gab · ard · ine. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gabardine" have?
"gabardine" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gabardine" into syllables?
"gabardine" is divided into syllables as: gab · ard · ine.
What is the Scrabble score for "gabardine"?
The Scrabble score for "gabardine" is 13 points.
Using “gabardine” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gabardine" (gab · ard · ine) 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, “gabardine” 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 “gabardine”
The letters in “gabardine” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bargained.