How many syllables in “goal”?
syllable in "goal"
Word details
Syllables
1
goal
Letters
4
g · o · a · l
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “goal”
The word “goal” contains 1 syllable, divided as goal. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "goal" have?
"goal" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "goal" into syllables?
"goal" is divided into syllables as: goal.
What is the Scrabble score for "goal"?
The Scrabble score for "goal" is 5 points.
Using “goal” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "goal" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “goal” is worth 5 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “goal”
The letters in “goal” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gaol.