How many syllables in “gastrulate”?
syllables in "gastrulate"
Word details
Syllables
3
gast · rula · te
Letters
10
g · a · s · t · r · u · l · a · t · e
Scrabble
11
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “gastrulate”
The word “gastrulate” contains 3 syllables, divided as gast · rula · te. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gastrulate" have?
"gastrulate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gastrulate" into syllables?
"gastrulate" is divided into syllables as: gast · rula · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "gastrulate"?
The Scrabble score for "gastrulate" is 11 points.
Using “gastrulate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gastrulate" (gast · rula · te) 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, “gastrulate” is worth 11 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 “gastrulate”
The letters in “gastrulate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gratulates.