How many syllables in “ancillary”?
syllables in "ancillary"
Word details
Syllables
4
an · cil · la · ry
Letters
9
a · n · c · i · l · l · a · r · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “ancillary”
The word “ancillary” contains 4 syllables, divided as an · cil · la · ry. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ancillary" have?
"ancillary" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "ancillary" into syllables?
"ancillary" is divided into syllables as: an · cil · la · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "ancillary"?
The Scrabble score for "ancillary" is 14 points.
Using “ancillary” in writing
Four-syllable words like "ancillary" (an · cil · la · ry) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ancillary” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “ancillary”
The letters in “ancillary” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cranially.