How many syllables in “accurately”?
syllables in "accurately"
Word details
Syllables
5
ac · cu · ra · te · ly
Letters
10
a · c · c · u · r · a · t · e · l · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “accurately”
The word “accurately” contains 5 syllables, divided as ac · cu · ra · te · ly. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "accurately" have?
"accurately" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "accurately" into syllables?
"accurately" is divided into syllables as: ac · cu · ra · te · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "accurately"?
The Scrabble score for "accurately" is 17 points.
Using “accurately” in writing
"accurately" (ac · cu · ra · te · 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, “accurately” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.