How many syllables in “galores”?
syllables in "galores"
Word details
Syllables
3
ga · lo · res
Letters
7
g · a · l · o · r · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “galores”
The word “galores” contains 3 syllables, divided as ga · lo · res. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "galores" have?
"galores" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "galores" into syllables?
"galores" is divided into syllables as: ga · lo · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "galores"?
The Scrabble score for "galores" is 8 points.
Using “galores” in writing
Three-syllable words like "galores" (ga · lo · res) 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, “galores” 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 “galores”
The letters in “galores” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gaolers.