How many syllables in “idioms”?
syllables in "idioms"
Word details
Syllables
2
i · dioms
Letters
6
i · d · i · o · m · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “idioms”
The word “idioms” contains 2 syllables, divided as i · dioms. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "idioms" have?
"idioms" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "idioms" into syllables?
"idioms" is divided into syllables as: i · dioms.
What is the Scrabble score for "idioms"?
The Scrabble score for "idioms" is 9 points.
Using “idioms” in writing
Two-syllable words like "idioms" (i · dioms) 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, “idioms” is worth 9 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 “idioms”
The letters in “idioms” can be rearranged to spell one other word: iodism.