How many syllables in “ficus”?
syllables in "ficus"
Word details
Syllables
2
fi · cus
Letters
5
f · i · c · u · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “ficus”
The word “ficus” contains 2 syllables, divided as fi · cus. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ficus" have?
"ficus" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ficus" into syllables?
"ficus" is divided into syllables as: fi · cus.
What is the Scrabble score for "ficus"?
The Scrabble score for "ficus" is 10 points.
Using “ficus” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ficus" (fi · cus) 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, “ficus” is worth 10 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 “ficus”
The letters in “ficus” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cuifs.