How many syllables in “detick”?
syllables in "detick"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · tick
Letters
6
d · e · t · i · c · k
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “detick”
The word “detick” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · tick. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "detick" have?
"detick" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "detick" into syllables?
"detick" is divided into syllables as: de · tick.
What is the Scrabble score for "detick"?
The Scrabble score for "detick" is 13 points.
Using “detick” in writing
Two-syllable words like "detick" (de · tick) 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, “detick” 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 “detick”
The letters in “detick” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ticked.