How many syllables in “ipecacs”?
syllables in "ipecacs"
Word details
Syllables
3
i · pe · cacs
Letters
7
i · p · e · c · a · c · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “ipecacs”
The word “ipecacs” contains 3 syllables, divided as i · pe · cacs. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ipecacs" have?
"ipecacs" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ipecacs" into syllables?
"ipecacs" is divided into syllables as: i · pe · cacs.
What is the Scrabble score for "ipecacs"?
The Scrabble score for "ipecacs" is 13 points.
Using “ipecacs” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ipecacs" (i · pe · cacs) 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, “ipecacs” is worth 13 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 “ipecacs”
The letters in “ipecacs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: icecaps.