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