How many syllables in “gesticulating”?
syllables in "gesticulating"
Word details
Syllables
5
ge · sti · cu · la · ting
Letters
13
g · e · s · t · i · c · u · l · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “gesticulating”
The word “gesticulating” contains 5 syllables, divided as ge · sti · cu · la · ting. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gesticulating" have?
"gesticulating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "gesticulating" into syllables?
"gesticulating" is divided into syllables as: ge · sti · cu · la · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "gesticulating"?
The Scrabble score for "gesticulating" is 17 points.
Using “gesticulating” in writing
"gesticulating" (ge · sti · cu · la · ting) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “gesticulating” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.