How many syllables in “genuses”?
syllables in "genuses"
Word details
Syllables
2
genu · ses
Letters
7
g · e · n · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “genuses”
The word “genuses” contains 2 syllables, divided as genu · ses. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "genuses" have?
"genuses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "genuses" into syllables?
"genuses" is divided into syllables as: genu · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "genuses"?
The Scrabble score for "genuses" is 8 points.
Using “genuses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "genuses" (genu · ses) 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, “genuses” 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 “genuses”
The letters in “genuses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: neguses.