How many syllables in “goonies”?
syllables in "goonies"
Word details
Syllables
2
goo · nies
Letters
7
g · o · o · n · i · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “goonies”
The word “goonies” contains 2 syllables, divided as goo · nies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "goonies" have?
"goonies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "goonies" into syllables?
"goonies" is divided into syllables as: goo · nies.
What is the Scrabble score for "goonies"?
The Scrabble score for "goonies" is 8 points.
Using “goonies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "goonies" (goo · nies) 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, “goonies” 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.
Anagrams of “goonies”
The letters in “goonies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: isogone.