How many syllables in “ingenues”?
syllables in "ingenues"
Word details
Syllables
3
in · ge · nues
Letters
8
i · n · g · e · n · u · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “ingenues”
The word “ingenues” contains 3 syllables, divided as in · ge · nues. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ingenues" have?
"ingenues" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ingenues" into syllables?
"ingenues" is divided into syllables as: in · ge · nues.
What is the Scrabble score for "ingenues"?
The Scrabble score for "ingenues" is 9 points.
Using “ingenues” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ingenues" (in · ge · nues) 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, “ingenues” 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 “ingenues”
The letters in “ingenues” can be rearranged to spell one other word: unseeing.