How many syllables in “ickers”?
syllables in "ickers"
Word details
Syllables
2
ic · kers
Letters
6
i · c · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “ickers”
The word “ickers” contains 2 syllables, divided as ic · kers. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ickers" have?
"ickers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ickers" into syllables?
"ickers" is divided into syllables as: ic · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "ickers"?
The Scrabble score for "ickers" is 12 points.
Using “ickers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ickers" (ic · kers) 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, “ickers” is worth 12 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 “ickers”
The letters in “ickers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sicker.