How many syllables in “acrimoniously”?
syllables in "acrimoniously"
Word details
Syllables
5
acri · moni · ousl · y
Letters
13
a · c · r · i · m · o · n · i · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “acrimoniously”
The word “acrimoniously” contains 5 syllables, divided as acri · moni · ousl · y. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acrimoniously" have?
"acrimoniously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "acrimoniously" into syllables?
"acrimoniously" is divided into syllables as: acri · moni · ousl · y.
What is the Scrabble score for "acrimoniously"?
The Scrabble score for "acrimoniously" is 20 points.
Using “acrimoniously” in writing
"acrimoniously" (acri · moni · ousl · y) 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, “acrimoniously” 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.