How many syllables in “gelatine”?
syllables in "gelatine"
Word details
Syllables
3
gel · ati · ne
Letters
8
g · e · l · a · t · i · n · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “gelatine”
The word “gelatine” contains 3 syllables, divided as gel · ati · ne. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gelatine" have?
"gelatine" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gelatine" into syllables?
"gelatine" is divided into syllables as: gel · ati · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "gelatine"?
The Scrabble score for "gelatine" is 9 points.
Using “gelatine” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gelatine" (gel · ati · ne) 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, “gelatine” is worth 9 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 “gelatine”
The letters in “gelatine” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: galenite, legatine.