How many syllables in “gnome”?
syllable in "gnome"
Word details
Syllables
1
gnome
Letters
5
g · n · o · m · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “gnome”
The word “gnome” contains 1 syllable, divided as gnome. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gnome" have?
"gnome" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "gnome" into syllables?
"gnome" is divided into syllables as: gnome.
What is the Scrabble score for "gnome"?
The Scrabble score for "gnome" is 8 points.
Using “gnome” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "gnome" 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, “gnome” is worth 8 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 “gnome”
The letters in “gnome” can be rearranged to spell one other word: genom.