How many syllables in “pickets”?
syllables in "pickets"
Word details
Syllables
2
pic · kets
Letters
7
p · i · c · k · e · t · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “pickets”
The word “pickets” contains 2 syllables, divided as pic · kets. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pickets" have?
"pickets" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pickets" into syllables?
"pickets" is divided into syllables as: pic · kets.
What is the Scrabble score for "pickets"?
The Scrabble score for "pickets" is 15 points.
Using “pickets” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pickets" (pic · kets) 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, “pickets” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “pickets”
The letters in “pickets” can be rearranged to spell one other word: skeptic.