How many syllables in “accidentally”?
syllables in "accidentally"
Word details
Syllables
5
ac · ci · den · tal · ly
Letters
12
a · c · c · i · d · e · n · t · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
20
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “accidentally”
The word “accidentally” contains 5 syllables, divided as ac · ci · den · tal · ly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "accidentally" have?
"accidentally" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "accidentally" into syllables?
"accidentally" is divided into syllables as: ac · ci · den · tal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "accidentally"?
The Scrabble score for "accidentally" is 20 points.
Using “accidentally” in writing
"accidentally" (ac · ci · den · tal · 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, “accidentally” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.