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How many syllables in “gumless”?

2

syllables in "gumless"

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Word details

Syllables

2

gum · less

Letters

7

g · u · m · l · e · s · s

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
u1
m3
l1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “gumless

The word gumless contains 2 syllables, divided as gum · less. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "gumless" have?

"gumless" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "gumless" into syllables?

"gumless" is divided into syllables as: gum · less.

What is the Scrabble score for "gumless"?

The Scrabble score for "gumless" is 10 points.

Using “gumless” in writing

Two-syllable words like "gumless" (gum · less) 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, gumless is worth 10 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.

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