How many syllables in “guttersnipes”?
syllables in "guttersnipes"
Word details
Syllables
4
gut · ter · sni · pes
Letters
12
g · u · t · t · e · r · s · n · i · p · e · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “guttersnipes”
The word “guttersnipes” contains 4 syllables, divided as gut · ter · sni · pes. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "guttersnipes" have?
"guttersnipes" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "guttersnipes" into syllables?
"guttersnipes" is divided into syllables as: gut · ter · sni · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "guttersnipes"?
The Scrabble score for "guttersnipes" is 15 points.
Using “guttersnipes” in writing
Four-syllable words like "guttersnipes" (gut · ter · sni · pes) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “guttersnipes” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.