How many syllables in “anecdotally”?
syllables in "anecdotally"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · nec · do · tal · ly
Letters
11
a · n · e · c · d · o · t · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “anecdotally”
The word “anecdotally” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · nec · do · tal · ly. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "anecdotally" have?
"anecdotally" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "anecdotally" into syllables?
"anecdotally" is divided into syllables as: a · nec · do · tal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "anecdotally"?
The Scrabble score for "anecdotally" is 17 points.
Using “anecdotally” in writing
"anecdotally" (a · nec · do · tal · 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, “anecdotally” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.