How many syllables in “lickers”?
syllables in "lickers"
Word details
Syllables
2
lic · kers
Letters
7
l · i · c · k · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “lickers”
The word “lickers” contains 2 syllables, divided as lic · kers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lickers" have?
"lickers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lickers" into syllables?
"lickers" is divided into syllables as: lic · kers.
What is the Scrabble score for "lickers"?
The Scrabble score for "lickers" is 13 points.
Using “lickers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lickers" (lic · kers) 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, “lickers” 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 “lickers”
The letters in “lickers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slicker.