How many syllables in “agenes”?

About the word “agenes”

The word “agenes” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · ge · nes. It has 6 letters.

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Using “agenes” in writing

Three-syllable words like "agenes" (a · ge · nes) 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, “agenes” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.

Anagrams of “agenes”

The letters in “agenes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: senega.