How many syllables in “gentries”?
syllables in "gentries"
Word details
Syllables
2
gen · tries
Letters
8
g · e · n · t · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “gentries”
The word “gentries” contains 2 syllables, divided as gen · tries. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gentries" have?
"gentries" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gentries" into syllables?
"gentries" is divided into syllables as: gen · tries.
What is the Scrabble score for "gentries"?
The Scrabble score for "gentries" is 9 points.
Using “gentries” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gentries" (gen · tries) 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, “gentries” 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 “gentries”
The letters in “gentries” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: integers, reesting, steering.