How many syllables in “goofs”?
1
syllable in "goofs"
goofs
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Word details
Syllables
1
goofs
Letters
5
g · o · o · f · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
g2
o1
o1
f4
s1
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About the word “goofs”
The word “goofs” contains 1 syllable, divided as goofs. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "goofs" have?
"goofs" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "goofs" into syllables?
"goofs" is divided into syllables as: goofs.
What is the Scrabble score for "goofs"?
The Scrabble score for "goofs" is 9 points.
Using “goofs” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "goofs" 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, “goofs” is worth 9 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.