How many syllables in “icons”?
syllables in "icons"
Word details
Syllables
2
i · cons
Letters
5
i · c · o · n · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “icons”
The word “icons” contains 2 syllables, divided as i · cons. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "icons" have?
"icons" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "icons" into syllables?
"icons" is divided into syllables as: i · cons.
What is the Scrabble score for "icons"?
The Scrabble score for "icons" is 7 points.
Using “icons” in writing
Two-syllable words like "icons" (i · cons) 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, “icons” is worth 7 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 “icons”
The letters in “icons” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: cions, coins, scion, sonic.