How many syllables in “sodium”?
syllables in "sodium"
Word details
Syllables
2
so · dium
Letters
6
s · o · d · i · u · m
Scrabble
9
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About the word “sodium”
The word “sodium” contains 2 syllables, divided as so · dium. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sodium" have?
"sodium" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sodium" into syllables?
"sodium" is divided into syllables as: so · dium.
What is the Scrabble score for "sodium"?
The Scrabble score for "sodium" is 9 points.
Using “sodium” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sodium" (so · 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, “sodium” is worth 9 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 “sodium”
The letters in “sodium” can be rearranged to spell one other word: odiums.