How many syllables in “atoms”?
syllables in "atoms"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · toms
Letters
5
a · t · o · m · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “atoms”
The word “atoms” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · toms. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "atoms" have?
"atoms" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "atoms" into syllables?
"atoms" is divided into syllables as: a · toms.
What is the Scrabble score for "atoms"?
The Scrabble score for "atoms" is 7 points.
Using “atoms” in writing
Two-syllable words like "atoms" (a · toms) 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, “atoms” is worth 7 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 “atoms”
The letters in “atoms” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: moats, stoma.