How many syllables in “goings”?
1
syllable in "goings"
goings
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Word details
Syllables
1
goings
Letters
6
g · o · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
g2
o1
i1
n1
g2
s1
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About the word “goings”
The word “goings” contains 1 syllable, divided as goings. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "goings" have?
"goings" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "goings" into syllables?
"goings" is divided into syllables as: goings.
What is the Scrabble score for "goings"?
The Scrabble score for "goings" is 8 points.
Using “goings” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "goings" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “goings” is worth 8 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.