How many syllables in “idiom”?
syllables in "idiom"
Word details
Syllables
2
i · diom
Letters
5
i · d · i · o · m
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “idiom”
The word “idiom” contains 2 syllables, divided as i · diom. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "idiom" have?
"idiom" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "idiom" into syllables?
"idiom" is divided into syllables as: i · diom.
What is the Scrabble score for "idiom"?
The Scrabble score for "idiom" is 8 points.
Using “idiom” in writing
Two-syllable words like "idiom" (i · diom) 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, “idiom” is worth 8 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 “idiom”
The letters in “idiom” can be rearranged to spell one other word: imido.