How many syllables in “gustinesses”?
syllables in "gustinesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
gust · ines · ses
Letters
11
g · u · s · t · i · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
12
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About the word “gustinesses”
The word “gustinesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as gust · ines · ses. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gustinesses" have?
"gustinesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gustinesses" into syllables?
"gustinesses" is divided into syllables as: gust · ines · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "gustinesses"?
The Scrabble score for "gustinesses" is 12 points.
Using “gustinesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gustinesses" (gust · ines · ses) 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, “gustinesses” is worth 12 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 “gustinesses”
The letters in “gustinesses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gutsinesses.