How many syllables in “icteruses”?
syllables in "icteruses"
Word details
Syllables
3
ict · eru · ses
Letters
9
i · c · t · e · r · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “icteruses”
The word “icteruses” contains 3 syllables, divided as ict · eru · ses. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "icteruses" have?
"icteruses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "icteruses" into syllables?
"icteruses" is divided into syllables as: ict · eru · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "icteruses"?
The Scrabble score for "icteruses" is 11 points.
Using “icteruses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "icteruses" (ict · eru · ses) 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, “icteruses” is worth 11 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 “icteruses”
The letters in “icteruses” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cerusites, cerussite, curtesies.