How many syllables in “iciness”?
syllables in "iciness"
Word details
Syllables
3
i · ci · ness
Letters
7
i · c · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “iciness”
The word “iciness” contains 3 syllables, divided as i · ci · ness. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "iciness" have?
"iciness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "iciness" into syllables?
"iciness" is divided into syllables as: i · ci · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "iciness"?
The Scrabble score for "iciness" is 9 points.
Using “iciness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "iciness" (i · ci · ness) 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, “iciness” is worth 9 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 “iciness”
The letters in “iciness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: incises.