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