How many syllables in “gibbons”?
syllables in "gibbons"
Word details
Syllables
2
gib · bons
Letters
7
g · i · b · b · o · n · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “gibbons”
The word “gibbons” contains 2 syllables, divided as gib · bons. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gibbons" have?
"gibbons" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gibbons" into syllables?
"gibbons" is divided into syllables as: gib · bons.
What is the Scrabble score for "gibbons"?
The Scrabble score for "gibbons" is 12 points.
Using “gibbons” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gibbons" (gib · bons) 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, “gibbons” is worth 12 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 “gibbons”
The letters in “gibbons” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sobbing.