How many syllables in “adventurously”?
syllables in "adventurously"
Word details
Syllables
5
ad · ven · tu · rou · sly
Letters
13
a · d · v · e · n · t · u · r · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “adventurously”
The word “adventurously” contains 5 syllables, divided as ad · ven · tu · rou · sly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adventurously" have?
"adventurously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "adventurously" into syllables?
"adventurously" is divided into syllables as: ad · ven · tu · rou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "adventurously"?
The Scrabble score for "adventurously" is 20 points.
Using “adventurously” in writing
"adventurously" (ad · ven · tu · rou · sly) 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, “adventurously” 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.