How many syllables in “pelicans”?
syllables in "pelicans"
Word details
Syllables
3
pe · li · cans
Letters
8
p · e · l · i · c · a · n · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “pelicans”
The word “pelicans” contains 3 syllables, divided as pe · li · cans. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pelicans" have?
"pelicans" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pelicans" into syllables?
"pelicans" is divided into syllables as: pe · li · cans.
What is the Scrabble score for "pelicans"?
The Scrabble score for "pelicans" is 12 points.
Using “pelicans” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pelicans" (pe · li · cans) 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, “pelicans” 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 “pelicans”
The letters in “pelicans” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: capelins, panicles.