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