How many syllables in “amoks”?
syllables in "amoks"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · moks
Letters
5
a · m · o · k · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “amoks”
The word “amoks” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · moks. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "amoks" have?
"amoks" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "amoks" into syllables?
"amoks" is divided into syllables as: a · moks.
What is the Scrabble score for "amoks"?
The Scrabble score for "amoks" is 11 points.
Using “amoks” in writing
Two-syllable words like "amoks" (a · moks) 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, “amoks” is worth 11 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 “amoks”
The letters in “amoks” can be rearranged to spell one other word: makos.