How many syllables in “gloomier”?
syllables in "gloomier"
Word details
Syllables
2
gloo · mier
Letters
8
g · l · o · o · m · i · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “gloomier”
The word “gloomier” contains 2 syllables, divided as gloo · mier. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gloomier" have?
"gloomier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gloomier" into syllables?
"gloomier" is divided into syllables as: gloo · mier.
What is the Scrabble score for "gloomier"?
The Scrabble score for "gloomier" is 11 points.
Using “gloomier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gloomier" (gloo · mier) 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, “gloomier” is worth 11 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 “gloomier”
The letters in “gloomier” can be rearranged to spell one other word: oligomer.