How many syllables in “gelders”?
syllables in "gelders"
Word details
Syllables
2
gel · ders
Letters
7
g · e · l · d · e · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “gelders”
The word “gelders” contains 2 syllables, divided as gel · ders. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gelders" have?
"gelders" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gelders" into syllables?
"gelders" is divided into syllables as: gel · ders.
What is the Scrabble score for "gelders"?
The Scrabble score for "gelders" is 9 points.
Using “gelders” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gelders" (gel · ders) 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, “gelders” 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 “gelders”
The letters in “gelders” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: ledgers, redlegs.