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How many syllables in “goon”?

1

syllable in "goon"

goon
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Word details

Syllables

1

goon

Letters

4

g · o · o · n

Scrabble

5

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
o1
o1
n1

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About the word “goon

The word goon contains 1 syllable, divided as goon. It has 4 letters.

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How many syllables does "goon" have?

"goon" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "goon" into syllables?

"goon" is divided into syllables as: goon.

What is the Scrabble score for "goon"?

The Scrabble score for "goon" is 5 points.

Using “goon” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "goon" 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, goon is worth 5 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.

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