How many syllables in “gymkhanas”?
syllables in "gymkhanas"
Word details
Syllables
3
gym · kha · nas
Letters
9
g · y · m · k · h · a · n · a · s
Scrabble
22
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About the word “gymkhanas”
The word “gymkhanas” contains 3 syllables, divided as gym · kha · nas. It has 9 letters.
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How many syllables does "gymkhanas" have?
"gymkhanas" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gymkhanas" into syllables?
"gymkhanas" is divided into syllables as: gym · kha · nas.
What is the Scrabble score for "gymkhanas"?
The Scrabble score for "gymkhanas" is 22 points.
Using “gymkhanas” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gymkhanas" (gym · kha · nas) 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, “gymkhanas” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.