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