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How many syllables in “gravels”?

2

syllables in "gravels"

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Word details

Syllables

2

gra · vels

Letters

7

g · r · a · v · e · l · s

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
r1
a1
v4
e1
l1
s1

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About the word “gravels

The word gravels contains 2 syllables, divided as gra · vels. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "gravels" have?

"gravels" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "gravels" into syllables?

"gravels" is divided into syllables as: gra · vels.

What is the Scrabble score for "gravels"?

The Scrabble score for "gravels" is 11 points.

Using “gravels” in writing

Two-syllable words like "gravels" (gra · vels) 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, gravels 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 “gravels

The letters in gravels can be rearranged to spell one other word: verglas.

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