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