How many syllables in “goners”?
syllables in "goners"
Word details
Syllables
2
go · ners
Letters
6
g · o · n · e · r · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “goners”
The word “goners” contains 2 syllables, divided as go · ners. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "goners" have?
"goners" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "goners" into syllables?
"goners" is divided into syllables as: go · ners.
What is the Scrabble score for "goners"?
The Scrabble score for "goners" is 7 points.
Using “goners” in writing
Two-syllable words like "goners" (go · ners) 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, “goners” 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 “goners”
The letters in “goners” can be rearranged to spell one other word: genros.