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How many syllables in “gourdes”?

2

syllables in "gourdes"

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Word details

Syllables

2

gour · des

Letters

7

g · o · u · r · d · e · s

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
o1
u1
r1
d2
e1
s1

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About the word “gourdes

The word gourdes contains 2 syllables, divided as gour · des. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "gourdes" have?

"gourdes" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "gourdes" into syllables?

"gourdes" is divided into syllables as: gour · des.

What is the Scrabble score for "gourdes"?

The Scrabble score for "gourdes" is 9 points.

Using “gourdes” in writing

Two-syllable words like "gourdes" (gour · des) 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, gourdes 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 “gourdes

The letters in gourdes can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: drogues, groused.

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