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