How many syllables in “galluses”?
syllables in "galluses"
Word details
Syllables
2
gall · uses
Letters
8
g · a · l · l · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “galluses”
The word “galluses” contains 2 syllables, divided as gall · uses. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "galluses" have?
"galluses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "galluses" into syllables?
"galluses" is divided into syllables as: gall · uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "galluses"?
The Scrabble score for "galluses" is 9 points.
Using “galluses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "galluses" (gall · uses) 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, “galluses” is worth 9 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 “galluses”
The letters in “galluses” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: seagulls, sullages.