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How many syllables in “codex”?

2

syllables in "codex"

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Word details

Syllables

2

co · dex

Letters

5

c · o · d · e · x

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
d2
e1
x8

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About the word “codex

The word codex contains 2 syllables, divided as co · dex. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "codex" have?

"codex" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "codex" into syllables?

"codex" is divided into syllables as: co · dex.

What is the Scrabble score for "codex"?

The Scrabble score for "codex" is 15 points.

Using “codex” in writing

Two-syllable words like "codex" (co · dex) 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, codex is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

Anagrams of “codex

The letters in codex can be rearranged to spell one other word: coxed.

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