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How many syllables in “godown”?

2

syllables in "godown"

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Word details

Syllables

2

go · down

Letters

6

g · o · d · o · w · n

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
o1
d2
o1
w4
n1

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About the word “godown

The word godown contains 2 syllables, divided as go · down. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "godown" have?

"godown" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "godown" into syllables?

"godown" is divided into syllables as: go · down.

What is the Scrabble score for "godown"?

The Scrabble score for "godown" is 11 points.

Using “godown” in writing

Two-syllable words like "godown" (go · down) 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, godown is worth 11 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.

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