How many syllables in “advantageously”?
syllables in "advantageously"
Word details
Syllables
5
adva · ntag · eous · ly
Letters
14
a · d · v · a · n · t · a · g · e · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “advantageously”
The word “advantageously” contains 5 syllables, divided as adva · ntag · eous · ly. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "advantageously" have?
"advantageously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "advantageously" into syllables?
"advantageously" is divided into syllables as: adva · ntag · eous · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "advantageously"?
The Scrabble score for "advantageously" is 22 points.
Using “advantageously” in writing
"advantageously" (adva · ntag · eous · 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, “advantageously” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.