How many syllables in “gilder”?
syllables in "gilder"
Word details
Syllables
2
gil · der
Letters
6
g · i · l · d · e · r
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “gilder”
The word “gilder” contains 2 syllables, divided as gil · der. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gilder" have?
"gilder" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gilder" into syllables?
"gilder" is divided into syllables as: gil · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "gilder"?
The Scrabble score for "gilder" is 8 points.
Using “gilder” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gilder" (gil · der) 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, “gilder” is worth 8 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 “gilder”
The letters in “gilder” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: girdle, glider, regild, ridgel.