How many syllables in “gable”?
syllables in "gable"
Word details
Syllables
3
ga · bl · e
Letters
5
g · a · b · l · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “gable”
The word “gable” contains 3 syllables, divided as ga · bl · e. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gable" have?
"gable" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gable" into syllables?
"gable" is divided into syllables as: ga · bl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "gable"?
The Scrabble score for "gable" is 8 points.
Using “gable” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gable" (ga · bl · e) 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, “gable” is worth 8 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 “gable”
The letters in “gable” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: bagel, belga, gleba.