How many syllables in “icecaps”?
syllables in "icecaps"
Word details
Syllables
3
i · ce · caps
Letters
7
i · c · e · c · a · p · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “icecaps”
The word “icecaps” contains 3 syllables, divided as i · ce · caps. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "icecaps" have?
"icecaps" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "icecaps" into syllables?
"icecaps" is divided into syllables as: i · ce · caps.
What is the Scrabble score for "icecaps"?
The Scrabble score for "icecaps" is 13 points.
Using “icecaps” in writing
Three-syllable words like "icecaps" (i · ce · caps) 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, “icecaps” 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 “icecaps”
The letters in “icecaps” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ipecacs.