How many syllables in “gofers”?
syllables in "gofers"
Word details
Syllables
2
go · fers
Letters
6
g · o · f · e · r · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “gofers”
The word “gofers” contains 2 syllables, divided as go · fers. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gofers" have?
"gofers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gofers" into syllables?
"gofers" is divided into syllables as: go · fers.
What is the Scrabble score for "gofers"?
The Scrabble score for "gofers" is 10 points.
Using “gofers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gofers" (go · fers) 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, “gofers” 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 “gofers”
The letters in “gofers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: forges.