How many syllables in “bingo”?
syllables in "bingo"
Word details
Syllables
2
bin · go
Letters
5
b · i · n · g · o
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “bingo”
The word “bingo” contains 2 syllables, divided as bin · go. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bingo" have?
"bingo" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bingo" into syllables?
"bingo" is divided into syllables as: bin · go.
What is the Scrabble score for "bingo"?
The Scrabble score for "bingo" is 8 points.
Using “bingo” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bingo" (bin · go) 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, “bingo” 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 “bingo”
The letters in “bingo” can be rearranged to spell one other word: boing.