How many syllables in “stickler”?
syllables in "stickler"
Word details
Syllables
2
stic · kler
Letters
8
s · t · i · c · k · l · e · r
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “stickler”
The word “stickler” contains 2 syllables, divided as stic · kler. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stickler" have?
"stickler" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "stickler" into syllables?
"stickler" is divided into syllables as: stic · kler.
What is the Scrabble score for "stickler"?
The Scrabble score for "stickler" is 14 points.
Using “stickler” in writing
Two-syllable words like "stickler" (stic · kler) 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, “stickler” 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 “stickler”
The letters in “stickler” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: strickle, ticklers, trickles.