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How many syllables in “oxymoronic”?

5

syllables in "oxymoronic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

o · xy · mo · ro · nic

Letters

10

o · x · y · m · o · r · o · n · i · c

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
x8
y4
m3
o1
r1
o1
n1
i1
c3

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About the word “oxymoronic

The word oxymoronic contains 5 syllables, divided as o · xy · mo · ro · nic. It has 10 letters.

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How many syllables does "oxymoronic" have?

"oxymoronic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "oxymoronic" into syllables?

"oxymoronic" is divided into syllables as: o · xy · mo · ro · nic.

What is the Scrabble score for "oxymoronic"?

The Scrabble score for "oxymoronic" is 24 points.

Using “oxymoronic” in writing

"oxymoronic" (o · xy · mo · ro · nic) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, oxymoronic is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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