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