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