How many syllables in “gadget”?
syllables in "gadget"
Word details
Syllables
2
gad · get
Letters
6
g · a · d · g · e · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “gadget”
The word “gadget” contains 2 syllables, divided as gad · get. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gadget" have?
"gadget" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gadget" into syllables?
"gadget" is divided into syllables as: gad · get.
What is the Scrabble score for "gadget"?
The Scrabble score for "gadget" is 9 points.
Using “gadget” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gadget" (gad · get) 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, “gadget” is worth 9 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “gadget”
The letters in “gadget” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tagged.