How many syllables in “doxies”?
syllables in "doxies"
Word details
Syllables
2
do · xies
Letters
6
d · o · x · i · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “doxies”
The word “doxies” contains 2 syllables, divided as do · xies. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doxies" have?
"doxies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "doxies" into syllables?
"doxies" is divided into syllables as: do · xies.
What is the Scrabble score for "doxies"?
The Scrabble score for "doxies" is 14 points.
Using “doxies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "doxies" (do · xies) 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, “doxies” is worth 14 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 “doxies”
The letters in “doxies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: oxides.