How many syllables in “ingested”?
syllables in "ingested"
Word details
Syllables
3
in · ge · sted
Letters
8
i · n · g · e · s · t · e · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “ingested”
The word “ingested” contains 3 syllables, divided as in · ge · sted. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ingested" have?
"ingested" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ingested" into syllables?
"ingested" is divided into syllables as: in · ge · sted.
What is the Scrabble score for "ingested"?
The Scrabble score for "ingested" is 10 points.
Using “ingested” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ingested" (in · ge · sted) 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, “ingested” is worth 10 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 “ingested”
The letters in “ingested” can be rearranged to spell one other word: signeted.