How many syllables in “pickpockets”?
syllables in "pickpockets"
Word details
Syllables
3
pic · kpoc · kets
Letters
11
p · i · c · k · p · o · c · k · e · t · s
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “pickpockets”
The word “pickpockets” contains 3 syllables, divided as pic · kpoc · kets. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pickpockets" have?
"pickpockets" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pickpockets" into syllables?
"pickpockets" is divided into syllables as: pic · kpoc · kets.
What is the Scrabble score for "pickpockets"?
The Scrabble score for "pickpockets" is 27 points.
Using “pickpockets” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pickpockets" (pic · kpoc · kets) 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, “pickpockets” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.