How many syllables in “icecap”?
syllables in "icecap"
Word details
Syllables
3
i · ce · cap
Letters
6
i · c · e · c · a · p
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “icecap”
The word “icecap” contains 3 syllables, divided as i · ce · cap. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "icecap" have?
"icecap" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "icecap" into syllables?
"icecap" is divided into syllables as: i · ce · cap.
What is the Scrabble score for "icecap"?
The Scrabble score for "icecap" is 12 points.
Using “icecap” in writing
Three-syllable words like "icecap" (i · ce · cap) 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, “icecap” is worth 12 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 “icecap”
The letters in “icecap” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ipecac.