How many syllables in licks?

There is 1 syllable in the word licks.

Divide licks into syllables:

licks (verb):: to draw the tongue over; to flicker over like a tongue; to pass the tongue over in order to taste, wet, or clean

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biffs

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buffets

busts

chops

claps

clips

clout

clouts

cracks

cuffs

dabs

douses

fillips

hacks

hands

haymakers

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