How many syllables in “gourdes”?
syllables in "gourdes"
Word details
Syllables
2
gour · des
Letters
7
g · o · u · r · d · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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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.