How many syllables in “getaway”?
syllables in "getaway"
Word details
Syllables
3
ge · ta · way
Letters
7
g · e · t · a · w · a · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “getaway”
The word “getaway” contains 3 syllables, divided as ge · ta · way. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "getaway" have?
"getaway" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "getaway" into syllables?
"getaway" is divided into syllables as: ge · ta · way.
What is the Scrabble score for "getaway"?
The Scrabble score for "getaway" is 14 points.
Using “getaway” in writing
Three-syllable words like "getaway" (ge · ta · way) 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, “getaway” is worth 14 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 “getaway”
The letters in “getaway” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gateway.