How many syllables in “gourds”?
1
syllable in "gourds"
gourds
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Word details
Syllables
1
gourds
Letters
6
g · o · u · r · d · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
g2
o1
u1
r1
d2
s1
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About the word “gourds”
The word “gourds” contains 1 syllable, divided as gourds. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gourds" have?
"gourds" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "gourds" into syllables?
"gourds" is divided into syllables as: gourds.
What is the Scrabble score for "gourds"?
The Scrabble score for "gourds" is 8 points.
Using “gourds” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "gourds" 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, “gourds” 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.