How many syllables in “apricot”?
syllables in "apricot"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · pri · cot
Letters
7
a · p · r · i · c · o · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “apricot”
The word “apricot” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · pri · cot. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "apricot" have?
"apricot" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "apricot" into syllables?
"apricot" is divided into syllables as: a · pri · cot.
What is the Scrabble score for "apricot"?
The Scrabble score for "apricot" is 11 points.
Using “apricot” in writing
Three-syllable words like "apricot" (a · pri · cot) 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, “apricot” 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 “apricot”
The letters in “apricot” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: aprotic, parotic.