How many syllables in “bodice”?
syllables in "bodice"
Word details
Syllables
2
bod · ice
Letters
6
b · o · d · i · c · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “bodice”
The word “bodice” contains 2 syllables, divided as bod · ice. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bodice" have?
"bodice" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bodice" into syllables?
"bodice" is divided into syllables as: bod · ice.
What is the Scrabble score for "bodice"?
The Scrabble score for "bodice" is 11 points.
Using “bodice” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bodice" (bod · ice) 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, “bodice” 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 “bodice”
The letters in “bodice” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ceboid.