How many syllables in “pickabacks”?
syllables in "pickabacks"
Word details
Syllables
3
pic · ka · backs
Letters
10
p · i · c · k · a · b · a · c · k · s
Scrabble
26
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “pickabacks”
The word “pickabacks” contains 3 syllables, divided as pic · ka · backs. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pickabacks" have?
"pickabacks" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pickabacks" into syllables?
"pickabacks" is divided into syllables as: pic · ka · backs.
What is the Scrabble score for "pickabacks"?
The Scrabble score for "pickabacks" is 26 points.
Using “pickabacks” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pickabacks" (pic · ka · backs) 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, “pickabacks” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.