How many syllables in “abdominally”?
syllables in "abdominally"
Word details
Syllables
5
ab · do · mi · nal · ly
Letters
11
a · b · d · o · m · i · n · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
19
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About the word “abdominally”
The word “abdominally” contains 5 syllables, divided as ab · do · mi · nal · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abdominally" have?
"abdominally" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "abdominally" into syllables?
"abdominally" is divided into syllables as: ab · do · mi · nal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "abdominally"?
The Scrabble score for "abdominally" is 19 points.
Using “abdominally” in writing
"abdominally" (ab · do · mi · nal · ly) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “abdominally” 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.