How many syllables in “adventitiously”?
syllables in "adventitiously"
Word details
Syllables
5
adve · ntit · ious · ly
Letters
14
a · d · v · e · n · t · i · t · i · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “adventitiously”
The word “adventitiously” contains 5 syllables, divided as adve · ntit · ious · ly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adventitiously" have?
"adventitiously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "adventitiously" into syllables?
"adventitiously" is divided into syllables as: adve · ntit · ious · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "adventitiously"?
The Scrabble score for "adventitiously" is 21 points.
Using “adventitiously” in writing
"adventitiously" (adve · ntit · ious · 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, “adventitiously” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.