How many syllables in “omen”?
syllables in "omen"
Word details
Syllables
2
o · men
Letters
4
o · m · e · n
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “omen”
The word “omen” contains 2 syllables, divided as o · men. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "omen" have?
"omen" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "omen" into syllables?
"omen" is divided into syllables as: o · men.
What is the Scrabble score for "omen"?
The Scrabble score for "omen" is 6 points.
Using “omen” in writing
Two-syllable words like "omen" (o · men) 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, “omen” is worth 6 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 “omen”
The letters in “omen” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: meno, nome.