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