How many syllables in “ingests”?
syllables in "ingests"
Word details
Syllables
2
in · gests
Letters
7
i · n · g · e · s · t · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “ingests”
The word “ingests” contains 2 syllables, divided as in · gests. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ingests" have?
"ingests" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ingests" into syllables?
"ingests" is divided into syllables as: in · gests.
What is the Scrabble score for "ingests"?
The Scrabble score for "ingests" is 8 points.
Using “ingests” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ingests" (in · gests) 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, “ingests” 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 “ingests”
The letters in “ingests” can be rearranged to spell one other word: signets.