How many syllables in “gestapo”?
syllables in "gestapo"
Word details
Syllables
3
ge · sta · po
Letters
7
g · e · s · t · a · p · o
Scrabble
10
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About the word “gestapo”
The word “gestapo” contains 3 syllables, divided as ge · sta · po. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gestapo" have?
"gestapo" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gestapo" into syllables?
"gestapo" is divided into syllables as: ge · sta · po.
What is the Scrabble score for "gestapo"?
The Scrabble score for "gestapo" is 10 points.
Using “gestapo” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gestapo" (ge · sta · po) 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, “gestapo” is worth 10 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 “gestapo”
The letters in “gestapo” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: postage, potages.