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