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How many syllables in “gemeinschaft”?

3

syllables in "gemeinschaft"

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Word details

Syllables

3

ge · mein · schaft

Letters

12

g · e · m · e · i · n · s · c · h · a · f · t

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
e1
m3
e1
i1
n1
s1
c3
h4
a1
f4
t1

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About the word “gemeinschaft

The word gemeinschaft contains 3 syllables, divided as ge · mein · schaft. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "gemeinschaft" have?

"gemeinschaft" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "gemeinschaft" into syllables?

"gemeinschaft" is divided into syllables as: ge · mein · schaft.

What is the Scrabble score for "gemeinschaft"?

The Scrabble score for "gemeinschaft" is 23 points.

Using “gemeinschaft” in writing

Three-syllable words like "gemeinschaft" (ge · mein · schaft) 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, gemeinschaft is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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