How many syllables in “addicts”?
syllables in "addicts"
Word details
Syllables
2
ad · dicts
Letters
7
a · d · d · i · c · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “addicts”
The word “addicts” contains 2 syllables, divided as ad · dicts. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "addicts" have?
"addicts" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "addicts" into syllables?
"addicts" is divided into syllables as: ad · dicts.
What is the Scrabble score for "addicts"?
The Scrabble score for "addicts" is 11 points.
Using “addicts” in writing
Two-syllable words like "addicts" (ad · dicts) 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, “addicts” is worth 11 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 “addicts”
The letters in “addicts” can be rearranged to spell one other word: didacts.