How many syllables in “attics”?
syllables in "attics"
Word details
Syllables
2
at · tics
Letters
6
a · t · t · i · c · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “attics”
The word “attics” contains 2 syllables, divided as at · tics. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "attics" have?
"attics" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "attics" into syllables?
"attics" is divided into syllables as: at · tics.
What is the Scrabble score for "attics"?
The Scrabble score for "attics" is 8 points.
Using “attics” in writing
Two-syllable words like "attics" (at · tics) 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, “attics” is worth 8 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 “attics”
The letters in “attics” can be rearranged to spell one other word: static.