How many syllables in “ickiness”?
syllables in "ickiness"
Word details
Syllables
3
ic · ki · ness
Letters
8
i · c · k · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “ickiness”
The word “ickiness” contains 3 syllables, divided as ic · ki · ness. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ickiness" have?
"ickiness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ickiness" into syllables?
"ickiness" is divided into syllables as: ic · ki · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "ickiness"?
The Scrabble score for "ickiness" is 14 points.
Using “ickiness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ickiness" (ic · ki · 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, “ickiness” is worth 14 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 “ickiness”
The letters in “ickiness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: kinesics.