How many syllables in “admonishingly”?
syllables in "admonishingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
ad · mo · nis · hin · gly
Letters
13
a · d · m · o · n · i · s · h · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “admonishingly”
The word “admonishingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as ad · mo · nis · hin · gly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "admonishingly" have?
"admonishingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "admonishingly" into syllables?
"admonishingly" is divided into syllables as: ad · mo · nis · hin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "admonishingly"?
The Scrabble score for "admonishingly" is 23 points.
Using “admonishingly” in writing
"admonishingly" (ad · mo · nis · hin · gly) 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, “admonishingly” 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.