How many syllables in “icon”?
syllables in "icon"
Word details
Syllables
2
i · con
Letters
4
i · c · o · n
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “icon”
The word “icon” contains 2 syllables, divided as i · con. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "icon" have?
"icon" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "icon" into syllables?
"icon" is divided into syllables as: i · con.
What is the Scrabble score for "icon"?
The Scrabble score for "icon" is 6 points.
Using “icon” in writing
Two-syllable words like "icon" (i · con) 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, “icon” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “icon”
The letters in “icon” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cion, coin, coni.