How many syllables in “ices”?
syllables in "ices"
Word details
Syllables
2
i · ces
Letters
4
i · c · e · s
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “ices”
The word “ices” contains 2 syllables, divided as i · ces. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ices" have?
"ices" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ices" into syllables?
"ices" is divided into syllables as: i · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "ices"?
The Scrabble score for "ices" is 6 points.
Using “ices” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ices" (i · ces) 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, “ices” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “ices”
The letters in “ices” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sice.