How many syllables in “gradients”?
syllables in "gradients"
Word details
Syllables
2
gra · dients
Letters
9
g · r · a · d · i · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “gradients”
The word “gradients” contains 2 syllables, divided as gra · dients. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gradients" have?
"gradients" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gradients" into syllables?
"gradients" is divided into syllables as: gra · dients.
What is the Scrabble score for "gradients"?
The Scrabble score for "gradients" is 11 points.
Using “gradients” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gradients" (gra · dients) 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, “gradients” is worth 11 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 “gradients”
The letters in “gradients” can be rearranged to spell one other word: astringed.