How many syllables in “yogurt”?
syllables in "yogurt"
Word details
Syllables
2
yo · gurt
Letters
6
y · o · g · u · r · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “yogurt”
The word “yogurt” contains 2 syllables, divided as yo · gurt. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "yogurt" have?
"yogurt" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "yogurt" into syllables?
"yogurt" is divided into syllables as: yo · gurt.
What is the Scrabble score for "yogurt"?
The Scrabble score for "yogurt" is 10 points.
Using “yogurt” in writing
Two-syllable words like "yogurt" (yo · gurt) 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, “yogurt” is worth 10 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 “yogurt”
The letters in “yogurt” can be rearranged to spell one other word: grouty.