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