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