How many syllables in “acerbically”?
syllables in "acerbically"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · cer · bi · cal · ly
Letters
11
a · c · e · r · b · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “acerbically”
The word “acerbically” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · cer · bi · cal · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acerbically" have?
"acerbically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "acerbically" into syllables?
"acerbically" is divided into syllables as: a · cer · bi · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "acerbically"?
The Scrabble score for "acerbically" is 20 points.
Using “acerbically” in writing
"acerbically" (a · cer · bi · cal · 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, “acerbically” 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.