How many syllables in “icicle”?
syllables in "icicle"
Word details
Syllables
4
ic · ic · le
Letters
6
i · c · i · c · l · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “icicle”
The word “icicle” contains 4 syllables, divided as ic · ic · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "icicle" have?
"icicle" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "icicle" into syllables?
"icicle" is divided into syllables as: ic · ic · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "icicle"?
The Scrabble score for "icicle" is 10 points.
Using “icicle” in writing
Four-syllable words like "icicle" (ic · ic · le) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “icicle” 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 “icicle”
The letters in “icicle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cilice.