How many syllables in “gummiest”?
syllables in "gummiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
gum · miest
Letters
8
g · u · m · m · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “gummiest”
The word “gummiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as gum · miest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gummiest" have?
"gummiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gummiest" into syllables?
"gummiest" is divided into syllables as: gum · miest.
What is the Scrabble score for "gummiest"?
The Scrabble score for "gummiest" is 13 points.
Using “gummiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gummiest" (gum · miest) 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, “gummiest” is worth 13 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 “gummiest”
The letters in “gummiest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gummites.