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How many syllables in “nicked”?

1

syllable in "nicked"

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Word details

Syllables

1

nicked

Letters

6

n · i · c · k · e · d

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
i1
c3
k5
e1
d2

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About the word “nicked

The word nicked contains 1 syllable, divided as nicked. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "nicked" have?

"nicked" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "nicked" into syllables?

"nicked" is divided into syllables as: nicked.

What is the Scrabble score for "nicked"?

The Scrabble score for "nicked" is 13 points.

Using “nicked” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "nicked" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, nicked 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.

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