How many syllables in “goitre”?
syllable in "goitre"
Word details
Syllables
1
goitre
Letters
6
g · o · i · t · r · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “goitre”
The word “goitre” contains 1 syllable, divided as goitre. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "goitre" have?
"goitre" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "goitre" into syllables?
"goitre" is divided into syllables as: goitre.
What is the Scrabble score for "goitre"?
The Scrabble score for "goitre" is 7 points.
Using “goitre” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "goitre" 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, “goitre” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “goitre”
The letters in “goitre” can be rearranged to spell one other word: goiter.