How many syllables in “german”?
syllables in "german"
Word details
Syllables
2
ger · man
Letters
6
g · e · r · m · a · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “german”
The word “german” contains 2 syllables, divided as ger · man. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "german" have?
"german" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "german" into syllables?
"german" is divided into syllables as: ger · man.
What is the Scrabble score for "german"?
The Scrabble score for "german" is 9 points.
Using “german” in writing
Two-syllable words like "german" (ger · man) 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, “german” is worth 9 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 “german”
The letters in “german” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: engram, manger, ragmen.