How many syllables in “gullibility”?
syllables in "gullibility"
Word details
Syllables
5
gul · li · bi · li · ty
Letters
11
g · u · l · l · i · b · i · l · i · t · y
Scrabble
17
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About the word “gullibility”
The word “gullibility” contains 5 syllables, divided as gul · li · bi · li · ty. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gullibility" have?
"gullibility" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "gullibility" into syllables?
"gullibility" is divided into syllables as: gul · li · bi · li · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "gullibility"?
The Scrabble score for "gullibility" is 17 points.
Using “gullibility” in writing
"gullibility" (gul · li · bi · li · ty) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “gullibility” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.