How many syllables in “gentil”?
syllables in "gentil"
Word details
Syllables
2
gen · til
Letters
6
g · e · n · t · i · l
Scrabble
7
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About the word “gentil”
The word “gentil” contains 2 syllables, divided as gen · til. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gentil" have?
"gentil" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gentil" into syllables?
"gentil" is divided into syllables as: gen · til.
What is the Scrabble score for "gentil"?
The Scrabble score for "gentil" is 7 points.
Using “gentil” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gentil" (gen · til) 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, “gentil” 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 “gentil”
The letters in “gentil” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tingle.