How many syllables in “gaolers”?
syllables in "gaolers"
Word details
Syllables
2
gao · lers
Letters
7
g · a · o · l · e · r · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “gaolers”
The word “gaolers” contains 2 syllables, divided as gao · lers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gaolers" have?
"gaolers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gaolers" into syllables?
"gaolers" is divided into syllables as: gao · lers.
What is the Scrabble score for "gaolers"?
The Scrabble score for "gaolers" is 8 points.
Using “gaolers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gaolers" (gao · lers) 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, “gaolers” 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 “gaolers”
The letters in “gaolers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: galores.