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