How many syllables in “gilders”?
syllables in "gilders"
Word details
Syllables
2
gil · ders
Letters
7
g · i · l · d · e · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “gilders”
The word “gilders” contains 2 syllables, divided as gil · ders. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gilders" have?
"gilders" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gilders" into syllables?
"gilders" is divided into syllables as: gil · ders.
What is the Scrabble score for "gilders"?
The Scrabble score for "gilders" is 9 points.
Using “gilders” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gilders" (gil · ders) 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, “gilders” 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 “gilders”
The letters in “gilders” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: girdles, gliders, regilds, ridgels.