How many syllables in “doxie”?
syllables in "doxie"
Word details
Syllables
2
do · xie
Letters
5
d · o · x · i · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “doxie”
The word “doxie” contains 2 syllables, divided as do · xie. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doxie" have?
"doxie" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "doxie" into syllables?
"doxie" is divided into syllables as: do · xie.
What is the Scrabble score for "doxie"?
The Scrabble score for "doxie" is 13 points.
Using “doxie” in writing
Two-syllable words like "doxie" (do · xie) 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, “doxie” is worth 13 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 “doxie”
The letters in “doxie” can be rearranged to spell one other word: oxide.