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