How many syllables in “gauntries”?
syllables in "gauntries"
Word details
Syllables
2
gaun · tries
Letters
9
g · a · u · n · t · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “gauntries”
The word “gauntries” contains 2 syllables, divided as gaun · tries. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gauntries" have?
"gauntries" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gauntries" into syllables?
"gauntries" is divided into syllables as: gaun · tries.
What is the Scrabble score for "gauntries"?
The Scrabble score for "gauntries" is 10 points.
Using “gauntries” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gauntries" (gaun · tries) 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, “gauntries” is worth 10 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 “gauntries”
The letters in “gauntries” can be rearranged to spell one other word: signature.