How many syllables in “gunrunner”?
syllables in "gunrunner"
Word details
Syllables
3
gun · run · ner
Letters
9
g · u · n · r · u · n · n · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “gunrunner”
The word “gunrunner” contains 3 syllables, divided as gun · run · ner. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gunrunner" have?
"gunrunner" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gunrunner" into syllables?
"gunrunner" is divided into syllables as: gun · run · ner.
What is the Scrabble score for "gunrunner"?
The Scrabble score for "gunrunner" is 10 points.
Using “gunrunner” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gunrunner" (gun · run · ner) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “gunrunner” 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.