How many syllables in “organ”?
syllables in "organ"
Word details
Syllables
2
or · gan
Letters
5
o · r · g · a · n
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “organ”
The word “organ” contains 2 syllables, divided as or · gan. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "organ" have?
"organ" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "organ" into syllables?
"organ" is divided into syllables as: or · gan.
What is the Scrabble score for "organ"?
The Scrabble score for "organ" is 6 points.
Using “organ” in writing
Two-syllable words like "organ" (or · gan) 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, “organ” is worth 6 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.
Anagrams of “organ”
The letters in “organ” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: argon, groan, orang.