How many syllables in “stickle”?
syllables in "stickle"
Word details
Syllables
3
sti · ckl · e
Letters
7
s · t · i · c · k · l · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “stickle”
The word “stickle” contains 3 syllables, divided as sti · ckl · e. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stickle" have?
"stickle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "stickle" into syllables?
"stickle" is divided into syllables as: sti · ckl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "stickle"?
The Scrabble score for "stickle" is 13 points.
Using “stickle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "stickle" (sti · ckl · e) 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, “stickle” 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 “stickle”
The letters in “stickle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tickles.