How many syllables in “rikisha”?
syllables in "rikisha"
Word details
Syllables
3
ri · kis · ha
Letters
7
r · i · k · i · s · h · a
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “rikisha”
The word “rikisha” contains 3 syllables, divided as ri · kis · ha. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rikisha" have?
"rikisha" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "rikisha" into syllables?
"rikisha" is divided into syllables as: ri · kis · ha.
What is the Scrabble score for "rikisha"?
The Scrabble score for "rikisha" is 14 points.
Using “rikisha” in writing
Three-syllable words like "rikisha" (ri · kis · ha) 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, “rikisha” is worth 14 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 “rikisha”
The letters in “rikisha” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shikari.