How many syllables in “gimels”?
syllables in "gimels"
Word details
Syllables
2
gi · mels
Letters
6
g · i · m · e · l · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “gimels”
The word “gimels” contains 2 syllables, divided as gi · mels. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gimels" have?
"gimels" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gimels" into syllables?
"gimels" is divided into syllables as: gi · mels.
What is the Scrabble score for "gimels"?
The Scrabble score for "gimels" is 9 points.
Using “gimels” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gimels" (gi · mels) 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, “gimels” 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 “gimels”
The letters in “gimels” can be rearranged to spell one other word: glimes.