How many syllables in “ganymede”?
syllables in "ganymede"
Word details
Syllables
3
gan · yme · de
Letters
8
g · a · n · y · m · e · d · e
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “ganymede”
The word “ganymede” contains 3 syllables, divided as gan · yme · de. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ganymede" have?
"ganymede" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ganymede" into syllables?
"ganymede" is divided into syllables as: gan · yme · de.
What is the Scrabble score for "ganymede"?
The Scrabble score for "ganymede" is 15 points.
Using “ganymede” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ganymede" (gan · yme · de) 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, “ganymede” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “ganymede”
The letters in “ganymede” can be rearranged to spell one other word: megadyne.