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How many syllables in “gosling”?

2

syllables in "gosling"

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Word details

Syllables

2

go · sling

Letters

7

g · o · s · l · i · n · g

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
o1
s1
l1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “gosling

The word gosling contains 2 syllables, divided as go · sling. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "gosling" have?

"gosling" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "gosling" into syllables?

"gosling" is divided into syllables as: go · sling.

What is the Scrabble score for "gosling"?

The Scrabble score for "gosling" is 9 points.

Using “gosling” in writing

Two-syllable words like "gosling" (go · sling) 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, gosling 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.

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