How many syllables in “genera”?
syllables in "genera"
Word details
Syllables
3
ge · ne · ra
Letters
6
g · e · n · e · r · a
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “genera”
The word “genera” contains 3 syllables, divided as ge · ne · ra. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "genera" have?
"genera" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "genera" into syllables?
"genera" is divided into syllables as: ge · ne · ra.
What is the Scrabble score for "genera"?
The Scrabble score for "genera" is 7 points.
Using “genera” in writing
Three-syllable words like "genera" (ge · ne · ra) 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, “genera” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “genera”
The letters in “genera” can be rearranged to spell one other word: enrage.