How many syllables in “gadgets”?
syllables in "gadgets"
Word details
Syllables
2
gad · gets
Letters
7
g · a · d · g · e · t · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “gadgets”
The word “gadgets” contains 2 syllables, divided as gad · gets. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gadgets" have?
"gadgets" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gadgets" into syllables?
"gadgets" is divided into syllables as: gad · gets.
What is the Scrabble score for "gadgets"?
The Scrabble score for "gadgets" is 10 points.
Using “gadgets” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gadgets" (gad · gets) 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, “gadgets” is worth 10 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 “gadgets”
The letters in “gadgets” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stagged.