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How many syllables in “thickly”?

2

syllables in "thickly"

thickly
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Word details

Syllables

2

thic · kly

Letters

7

t · h · i · c · k · l · y

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
h4
i1
c3
k5
l1
y4

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About the word “thickly

The word thickly contains 2 syllables, divided as thic · kly. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "thickly" have?

"thickly" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "thickly" into syllables?

"thickly" is divided into syllables as: thic · kly.

What is the Scrabble score for "thickly"?

The Scrabble score for "thickly" is 19 points.

Using “thickly” in writing

Two-syllable words like "thickly" (thic · kly) 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, thickly is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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