How many syllables in “nickel”?
syllables in "nickel"
Word details
Syllables
2
nic · kel
Letters
6
n · i · c · k · e · l
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “nickel”
The word “nickel” contains 2 syllables, divided as nic · kel. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nickel" have?
"nickel" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "nickel" into syllables?
"nickel" is divided into syllables as: nic · kel.
What is the Scrabble score for "nickel"?
The Scrabble score for "nickel" is 12 points.
Using “nickel” in writing
Two-syllable words like "nickel" (nic · kel) 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, “nickel” 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 “nickel”
The letters in “nickel” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nickle.