How many syllables in “gonads”?
syllables in "gonads"
Word details
Syllables
2
go · nads
Letters
6
g · o · n · a · d · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “gonads”
The word “gonads” contains 2 syllables, divided as go · nads. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gonads" have?
"gonads" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gonads" into syllables?
"gonads" is divided into syllables as: go · nads.
What is the Scrabble score for "gonads"?
The Scrabble score for "gonads" is 8 points.
Using “gonads” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gonads" (go · nads) 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, “gonads” 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 “gonads”
The letters in “gonads” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dongas.