How many syllables in “yom”?
1
syllable in "yom"
yom
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Word details
Syllables
1
yom
Letters
3
y · o · m
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
y4
o1
m3
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About the word “yom”
The word “yom” contains 1 syllable, divided as yom. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "yom" have?
"yom" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "yom" into syllables?
"yom" is divided into syllables as: yom.
What is the Scrabble score for "yom"?
The Scrabble score for "yom" is 8 points.
Using “yom” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "yom" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “yom” 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.