How many syllables in “acerbic”?
syllables in "acerbic"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · cer · bic
Letters
7
a · c · e · r · b · i · c
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “acerbic”
The word “acerbic” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · cer · bic. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acerbic" have?
"acerbic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "acerbic" into syllables?
"acerbic" is divided into syllables as: a · cer · bic.
What is the Scrabble score for "acerbic"?
The Scrabble score for "acerbic" is 13 points.
Using “acerbic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "acerbic" (a · cer · bic) 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, “acerbic” is worth 13 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 “acerbic”
The letters in “acerbic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: breccia.