How many syllables in “gunrunners”?
syllables in "gunrunners"
Word details
Syllables
3
gun · run · ners
Letters
10
g · u · n · r · u · n · n · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “gunrunners”
The word “gunrunners” contains 3 syllables, divided as gun · run · ners. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gunrunners" have?
"gunrunners" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gunrunners" into syllables?
"gunrunners" is divided into syllables as: gun · run · ners.
What is the Scrabble score for "gunrunners"?
The Scrabble score for "gunrunners" is 11 points.
Using “gunrunners” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gunrunners" (gun · run · ners) 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, “gunrunners” 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.