How many syllables in “negroid”?
syllables in "negroid"
Word details
Syllables
2
ne · groid
Letters
7
n · e · g · r · o · i · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “negroid”
The word “negroid” contains 2 syllables, divided as ne · groid. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "negroid" have?
"negroid" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "negroid" into syllables?
"negroid" is divided into syllables as: ne · groid.
What is the Scrabble score for "negroid"?
The Scrabble score for "negroid" is 9 points.
Using “negroid” in writing
Two-syllable words like "negroid" (ne · groid) 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, “negroid” 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 “negroid”
The letters in “negroid” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: eroding, groined, ignored, redoing.