How many syllables in “gametes”?
syllables in "gametes"
Word details
Syllables
3
ga · me · tes
Letters
7
g · a · m · e · t · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “gametes”
The word “gametes” contains 3 syllables, divided as ga · me · tes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gametes" have?
"gametes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gametes" into syllables?
"gametes" is divided into syllables as: ga · me · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "gametes"?
The Scrabble score for "gametes" is 10 points.
Using “gametes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gametes" (ga · me · tes) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “gametes” 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 “gametes”
The letters in “gametes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: metages.