How many syllables in “gorged”?
syllable in "gorged"
Word details
Syllables
1
gorged
Letters
6
g · o · r · g · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “gorged”
The word “gorged” contains 1 syllable, divided as gorged. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gorged" have?
"gorged" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "gorged" into syllables?
"gorged" is divided into syllables as: gorged.
What is the Scrabble score for "gorged"?
The Scrabble score for "gorged" is 9 points.
Using “gorged” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "gorged" 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, “gorged” 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.
Anagrams of “gorged”
The letters in “gorged” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dogger.