How many syllables in “chicles”?
syllables in "chicles"
Word details
Syllables
2
chi · cles
Letters
7
c · h · i · c · l · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “chicles”
The word “chicles” contains 2 syllables, divided as chi · cles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chicles" have?
"chicles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "chicles" into syllables?
"chicles" is divided into syllables as: chi · cles.
What is the Scrabble score for "chicles"?
The Scrabble score for "chicles" is 14 points.
Using “chicles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "chicles" (chi · cles) 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, “chicles” is worth 14 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 “chicles”
The letters in “chicles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cliches.