How many syllables in “pikas”?
syllables in "pikas"
Word details
Syllables
2
pi · kas
Letters
5
p · i · k · a · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “pikas”
The word “pikas” contains 2 syllables, divided as pi · kas. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pikas" have?
"pikas" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pikas" into syllables?
"pikas" is divided into syllables as: pi · kas.
What is the Scrabble score for "pikas"?
The Scrabble score for "pikas" is 11 points.
Using “pikas” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pikas" (pi · kas) 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, “pikas” 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 “pikas”
The letters in “pikas” can be rearranged to spell one other word: paiks.