How many syllables in “geraniums”?
syllables in "geraniums"
Word details
Syllables
3
ge · ra · niums
Letters
9
g · e · r · a · n · i · u · m · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “geraniums”
The word “geraniums” contains 3 syllables, divided as ge · ra · niums. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "geraniums" have?
"geraniums" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "geraniums" into syllables?
"geraniums" is divided into syllables as: ge · ra · niums.
What is the Scrabble score for "geraniums"?
The Scrabble score for "geraniums" is 12 points.
Using “geraniums” in writing
Three-syllable words like "geraniums" (ge · ra · niums) 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, “geraniums” is worth 12 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 “geraniums”
The letters in “geraniums” can be rearranged to spell one other word: measuring.