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How many syllables in “incised”?

2

syllables in "incised"

incised
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Word details

Syllables

2

inci · sed

Letters

7

i · n · c · i · s · e · d

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
c3
i1
s1
e1
d2

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About the word “incised

The word incised contains 2 syllables, divided as inci · sed. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "incised" have?

"incised" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "incised" into syllables?

"incised" is divided into syllables as: inci · sed.

What is the Scrabble score for "incised"?

The Scrabble score for "incised" is 10 points.

Using “incised” in writing

Two-syllable words like "incised" (inci · sed) 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, incised is worth 10 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 “incised

The letters in incised can be rearranged to spell one other word: indices.

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