How many syllables in “egests”?
syllables in "egests"
Word details
Syllables
2
e · gests
Letters
6
e · g · e · s · t · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “egests”
The word “egests” contains 2 syllables, divided as e · gests. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "egests" have?
"egests" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "egests" into syllables?
"egests" is divided into syllables as: e · gests.
What is the Scrabble score for "egests"?
The Scrabble score for "egests" is 7 points.
Using “egests” in writing
Two-syllable words like "egests" (e · gests) 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, “egests” 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 “egests”
The letters in “egests” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: geests, gestes.