How many syllables in “gelato”?
syllables in "gelato"
Word details
Syllables
3
ge · la · to
Letters
6
g · e · l · a · t · o
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “gelato”
The word “gelato” contains 3 syllables, divided as ge · la · to. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gelato" have?
"gelato" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gelato" into syllables?
"gelato" is divided into syllables as: ge · la · to.
What is the Scrabble score for "gelato"?
The Scrabble score for "gelato" is 7 points.
Using “gelato” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gelato" (ge · la · to) 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, “gelato” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “gelato”
The letters in “gelato” can be rearranged to spell one other word: legato.