How many syllables in “pelican”?
syllables in "pelican"
Word details
Syllables
3
pe · li · can
Letters
7
p · e · l · i · c · a · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “pelican”
The word “pelican” contains 3 syllables, divided as pe · li · can. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pelican" have?
"pelican" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pelican" into syllables?
"pelican" is divided into syllables as: pe · li · can.
What is the Scrabble score for "pelican"?
The Scrabble score for "pelican" is 11 points.
Using “pelican” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pelican" (pe · li · can) 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, “pelican” is worth 11 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 “pelican”
The letters in “pelican” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: capelin, panicle.