How many syllables in “narcotic”?
syllables in "narcotic"
Word details
Syllables
3
nar · co · tic
Letters
8
n · a · r · c · o · t · i · c
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “narcotic”
The word “narcotic” contains 3 syllables, divided as nar · co · tic. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "narcotic" have?
"narcotic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "narcotic" into syllables?
"narcotic" is divided into syllables as: nar · co · tic.
What is the Scrabble score for "narcotic"?
The Scrabble score for "narcotic" is 12 points.
Using “narcotic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "narcotic" (nar · co · tic) 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, “narcotic” is worth 12 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 “narcotic”
The letters in “narcotic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cratonic.