How many syllables in “rickets”?
syllables in "rickets"
Word details
Syllables
2
ric · kets
Letters
7
r · i · c · k · e · t · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “rickets”
The word “rickets” contains 2 syllables, divided as ric · kets. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rickets" have?
"rickets" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rickets" into syllables?
"rickets" is divided into syllables as: ric · kets.
What is the Scrabble score for "rickets"?
The Scrabble score for "rickets" is 13 points.
Using “rickets” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rickets" (ric · 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, “rickets” is worth 13 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 “rickets”
The letters in “rickets” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: sticker, tickers.