How many syllables in “goblins”?
syllables in "goblins"
Word details
Syllables
2
go · blins
Letters
7
g · o · b · l · i · n · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “goblins”
The word “goblins” contains 2 syllables, divided as go · blins. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "goblins" have?
"goblins" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "goblins" into syllables?
"goblins" is divided into syllables as: go · blins.
What is the Scrabble score for "goblins"?
The Scrabble score for "goblins" is 10 points.
Using “goblins” in writing
Two-syllable words like "goblins" (go · blins) 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, “goblins” is worth 10 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 “goblins”
The letters in “goblins” can be rearranged to spell one other word: globins.