How many syllables in “chicle”?
syllables in "chicle"
Word details
Syllables
3
ch · ic · le
Letters
6
c · h · i · c · l · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “chicle”
The word “chicle” contains 3 syllables, divided as ch · ic · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chicle" have?
"chicle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "chicle" into syllables?
"chicle" is divided into syllables as: ch · ic · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "chicle"?
The Scrabble score for "chicle" is 13 points.
Using “chicle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "chicle" (ch · ic · le) 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, “chicle” 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 “chicle”
The letters in “chicle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cliche.