How many syllables in “picture”?
syllables in "picture"
Word details
Syllables
2
pict · ure
Letters
7
p · i · c · t · u · r · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “picture”
The word “picture” contains 2 syllables, divided as pict · ure. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "picture" have?
"picture" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "picture" into syllables?
"picture" is divided into syllables as: pict · ure.
What is the Scrabble score for "picture"?
The Scrabble score for "picture" is 11 points.
Using “picture” in writing
Two-syllable words like "picture" (pict · ure) 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, “picture” 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 “picture”
The letters in “picture” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cuprite.