oakum
nounHow many syllables in oakum?
There are 2 syllables in the word oakum.How to pronounce oakum:
Definition of oakum:
- oakum (noun):
- loosely twisted hemp or jute fiber impregnated with tar or a tar derivative and used in caulking seams and packing joints
- noun. loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships.
Synonyms for oakum:
fiber
Here are some other common 2-syllable words.
- nymphettes
- nuzzer
- nutrients
- nutrient
- nutrice
- nuthook
- numbers
- nuggets
- nuclei
- nozzle
- notre
- nothings
- nosine
- northeast
- nolette
- niya
- nisan
- nippon
- nightclub
- nigged
- niger
- niflheim
- nieto
- nial
- nguyen
- ngapi
- newborn
- nevin
- neven
- neva
- neutrals
- network
- netless
- nestling
- nesting
- nescience
- nescafe
- nepool
- nepal
- nellie
- needy
- neda
- necktie
- necci
- navin
- naval
- natures
- native
- natheless
- natchez
- … more
Syllable Fun Fact
In non-linear phonology, the syllable is seen not as a linear sequence but as a hierarchical structure of constituents.
You, too, can become a syllable pro and wow your friends, family, and pets!