How many syllables in “icicles”?
syllables in "icicles"
Word details
Syllables
3
i · ci · cles
Letters
7
i · c · i · c · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “icicles”
The word “icicles” contains 3 syllables, divided as i · ci · cles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "icicles" have?
"icicles" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "icicles" into syllables?
"icicles" is divided into syllables as: i · ci · cles.
What is the Scrabble score for "icicles"?
The Scrabble score for "icicles" is 11 points.
Using “icicles” in writing
Three-syllable words like "icicles" (i · ci · cles) 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, “icicles” is worth 11 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 “icicles”
The letters in “icicles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cilices.