How many syllables in “egads”?
syllables in "egads"
Word details
Syllables
2
e · gads
Letters
5
e · g · a · d · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “egads”
The word “egads” contains 2 syllables, divided as e · gads. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "egads" have?
"egads" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "egads" into syllables?
"egads" is divided into syllables as: e · gads.
What is the Scrabble score for "egads"?
The Scrabble score for "egads" is 7 points.
Using “egads” in writing
Two-syllable words like "egads" (e · gads) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “egads” 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 “egads”
The letters in “egads” can be rearranged to spell one other word: degas.