How many syllables in “geneva”?
syllables in "geneva"
Word details
Syllables
3
ge · ne · va
Letters
6
g · e · n · e · v · a
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “geneva”
The word “geneva” contains 3 syllables, divided as ge · ne · va. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "geneva" have?
"geneva" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "geneva" into syllables?
"geneva" is divided into syllables as: ge · ne · va.
What is the Scrabble score for "geneva"?
The Scrabble score for "geneva" is 10 points.
Using “geneva” in writing
Three-syllable words like "geneva" (ge · ne · va) 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, “geneva” 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 “geneva”
The letters in “geneva” can be rearranged to spell one other word: avenge.