How many syllables in “obols”?
syllables in "obols"
Word details
Syllables
2
o · bols
Letters
5
o · b · o · l · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “obols”
The word “obols” contains 2 syllables, divided as o · bols. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obols" have?
"obols" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "obols" into syllables?
"obols" is divided into syllables as: o · bols.
What is the Scrabble score for "obols"?
The Scrabble score for "obols" is 7 points.
Using “obols” in writing
Two-syllable words like "obols" (o · bols) 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, “obols” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “obols”
The letters in “obols” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: bolos, lobos.