How many syllables in “adequately”?
syllables in "adequately"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · de · qua · te · ly
Letters
10
a · d · e · q · u · a · t · e · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “adequately”
The word “adequately” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · de · qua · te · ly. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adequately" have?
"adequately" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "adequately" into syllables?
"adequately" is divided into syllables as: a · de · qua · te · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "adequately"?
The Scrabble score for "adequately" is 23 points.
Using “adequately” in writing
"adequately" (a · de · qua · 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, “adequately” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.