How many syllables in “gushers”?
syllables in "gushers"
Word details
Syllables
2
gus · hers
Letters
7
g · u · s · h · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “gushers”
The word “gushers” contains 2 syllables, divided as gus · hers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gushers" have?
"gushers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gushers" into syllables?
"gushers" is divided into syllables as: gus · hers.
What is the Scrabble score for "gushers"?
The Scrabble score for "gushers" is 11 points.
Using “gushers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gushers" (gus · hers) 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, “gushers” 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.
Anagrams of “gushers”
The letters in “gushers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gurshes.