How many syllables in “gamblers”?
syllables in "gamblers"
Word details
Syllables
2
gam · blers
Letters
8
g · a · m · b · l · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “gamblers”
The word “gamblers” contains 2 syllables, divided as gam · blers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gamblers" have?
"gamblers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gamblers" into syllables?
"gamblers" is divided into syllables as: gam · blers.
What is the Scrabble score for "gamblers"?
The Scrabble score for "gamblers" is 13 points.
Using “gamblers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gamblers" (gam · blers) 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, “gamblers” 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 “gamblers”
The letters in “gamblers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gambrels.