How many syllables in “gustily”?
syllables in "gustily"
Word details
Syllables
3
gu · sti · ly
Letters
7
g · u · s · t · i · l · y
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “gustily”
The word “gustily” contains 3 syllables, divided as gu · sti · ly. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gustily" have?
"gustily" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gustily" into syllables?
"gustily" is divided into syllables as: gu · sti · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "gustily"?
The Scrabble score for "gustily" is 11 points.
Using “gustily” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gustily" (gu · sti · ly) 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, “gustily” 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 “gustily”
The letters in “gustily” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gutsily.