How many syllables in “gremlins”?
syllables in "gremlins"
Word details
Syllables
2
grem · lins
Letters
8
g · r · e · m · l · i · n · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “gremlins”
The word “gremlins” contains 2 syllables, divided as grem · lins. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gremlins" have?
"gremlins" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gremlins" into syllables?
"gremlins" is divided into syllables as: grem · lins.
What is the Scrabble score for "gremlins"?
The Scrabble score for "gremlins" is 11 points.
Using “gremlins” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gremlins" (grem · lins) 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, “gremlins” 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 “gremlins”
The letters in “gremlins” can be rearranged to spell one other word: minglers.