How many syllables in “oxims”?
syllables in "oxims"
Word details
Syllables
2
o · xims
Letters
5
o · x · i · m · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “oxims”
The word “oxims” contains 2 syllables, divided as o · xims. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "oxims" have?
"oxims" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "oxims" into syllables?
"oxims" is divided into syllables as: o · xims.
What is the Scrabble score for "oxims"?
The Scrabble score for "oxims" is 14 points.
Using “oxims” in writing
Two-syllable words like "oxims" (o · xims) 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, “oxims” is worth 14 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 “oxims”
The letters in “oxims” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sixmo.