How many syllables in “ginkgo”?
syllables in "ginkgo"
Word details
Syllables
2
gin · kgo
Letters
6
g · i · n · k · g · o
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “ginkgo”
The word “ginkgo” contains 2 syllables, divided as gin · kgo. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ginkgo" have?
"ginkgo" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ginkgo" into syllables?
"ginkgo" is divided into syllables as: gin · kgo.
What is the Scrabble score for "ginkgo"?
The Scrabble score for "ginkgo" is 12 points.
Using “ginkgo” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ginkgo" (gin · kgo) 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, “ginkgo” 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 “ginkgo”
The letters in “ginkgo” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gingko.