How many syllables in “bogies”?
syllables in "bogies"
Word details
Syllables
2
bo · gies
Letters
6
b · o · g · i · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “bogies”
The word “bogies” contains 2 syllables, divided as bo · gies. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bogies" have?
"bogies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bogies" into syllables?
"bogies" is divided into syllables as: bo · gies.
What is the Scrabble score for "bogies"?
The Scrabble score for "bogies" is 9 points.
Using “bogies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bogies" (bo · gies) 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, “bogies” 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 “bogies”
The letters in “bogies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gobies.