How many syllables in “gosh”?
syllable in "gosh"
Word details
Syllables
1
gosh
Letters
4
g · o · s · h
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “gosh”
The word “gosh” contains 1 syllable, divided as gosh. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gosh" have?
"gosh" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "gosh" into syllables?
"gosh" is divided into syllables as: gosh.
What is the Scrabble score for "gosh"?
The Scrabble score for "gosh" is 8 points.
Using “gosh” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "gosh" 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, “gosh” 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 “gosh”
The letters in “gosh” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: hogs, shog.