How many syllables in “ingenue”?
syllables in "ingenue"
Word details
Syllables
3
in · ge · nue
Letters
7
i · n · g · e · n · u · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “ingenue”
The word “ingenue” contains 3 syllables, divided as in · ge · nue. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ingenue" have?
"ingenue" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ingenue" into syllables?
"ingenue" is divided into syllables as: in · ge · nue.
What is the Scrabble score for "ingenue"?
The Scrabble score for "ingenue" is 8 points.
Using “ingenue” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ingenue" (in · ge · nue) 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, “ingenue” 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 “ingenue”
The letters in “ingenue” can be rearranged to spell one other word: genuine.