How many syllables in “gneisses”?
syllable in "gneisses"
Word details
Syllables
1
gneisses
Letters
8
g · n · e · i · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “gneisses”
The word “gneisses” contains 1 syllable, divided as gneisses. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gneisses" have?
"gneisses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "gneisses" into syllables?
"gneisses" is divided into syllables as: gneisses.
What is the Scrabble score for "gneisses"?
The Scrabble score for "gneisses" is 9 points.
Using “gneisses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "gneisses" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “gneisses” 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.