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