How many syllables in “sodomy”?
syllables in "sodomy"
Word details
Syllables
3
so · do · my
Letters
6
s · o · d · o · m · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “sodomy”
The word “sodomy” contains 3 syllables, divided as so · do · my. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sodomy" have?
"sodomy" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sodomy" into syllables?
"sodomy" is divided into syllables as: so · do · my.
What is the Scrabble score for "sodomy"?
The Scrabble score for "sodomy" is 12 points.
Using “sodomy” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sodomy" (so · do · my) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “sodomy” is worth 12 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.