How many syllables in “agonizingly”?
syllables in "agonizingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · go · ni · zin · gly
Letters
11
a · g · o · n · i · z · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “agonizingly”
The word “agonizingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · go · ni · zin · gly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "agonizingly" have?
"agonizingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "agonizingly" into syllables?
"agonizingly" is divided into syllables as: a · go · ni · zin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "agonizingly"?
The Scrabble score for "agonizingly" is 25 points.
Using “agonizingly” in writing
"agonizingly" (a · go · ni · zin · 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, “agonizingly” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.