How many syllables in “games”?
syllables in "games"
Word details
Syllables
2
ga · mes
Letters
5
g · a · m · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “games”
The word “games” contains 2 syllables, divided as ga · mes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "games" have?
"games" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "games" into syllables?
"games" is divided into syllables as: ga · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "games"?
The Scrabble score for "games" is 8 points.
Using “games” in writing
Two-syllable words like "games" (ga · mes) 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, “games” is worth 8 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 “games”
The letters in “games” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mages.