How many syllables in “amateurishly”?
syllables in "amateurishly"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · ma · teu · ris · hly
Letters
12
a · m · a · t · e · u · r · i · s · h · l · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “amateurishly”
The word “amateurishly” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · ma · teu · ris · hly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "amateurishly" have?
"amateurishly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "amateurishly" into syllables?
"amateurishly" is divided into syllables as: a · ma · teu · ris · hly.
What is the Scrabble score for "amateurishly"?
The Scrabble score for "amateurishly" is 20 points.
Using “amateurishly” in writing
"amateurishly" (a · ma · teu · ris · hly) 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, “amateurishly” 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.