How many syllables in “addict”?
syllables in "addict"
Word details
Syllables
2
ad · dict
Letters
6
a · d · d · i · c · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “addict”
The word “addict” contains 2 syllables, divided as ad · dict. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "addict" have?
"addict" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "addict" into syllables?
"addict" is divided into syllables as: ad · dict.
What is the Scrabble score for "addict"?
The Scrabble score for "addict" is 10 points.
Using “addict” in writing
Two-syllable words like "addict" (ad · dict) 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, “addict” is worth 10 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 “addict”
The letters in “addict” can be rearranged to spell one other word: didact.