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