How many syllables in “wickedest”?
syllables in "wickedest"
Word details
Syllables
3
wic · ke · dest
Letters
9
w · i · c · k · e · d · e · s · t
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “wickedest”
The word “wickedest” contains 3 syllables, divided as wic · ke · dest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wickedest" have?
"wickedest" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "wickedest" into syllables?
"wickedest" is divided into syllables as: wic · ke · dest.
What is the Scrabble score for "wickedest"?
The Scrabble score for "wickedest" is 19 points.
Using “wickedest” in writing
Three-syllable words like "wickedest" (wic · ke · dest) 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, “wickedest” 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.
Anagrams of “wickedest”
The letters in “wickedest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stickweed.