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How many syllables in “gloomier”?

2

syllables in "gloomier"

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Word details

Syllables

2

gloo · mier

Letters

8

g · l · o · o · m · i · e · r

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
l1
o1
o1
m3
i1
e1
r1

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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.

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