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How many syllables in “animately”?

5

syllables in "animately"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · ni · ma · te · ly

Letters

9

a · n · i · m · a · t · e · l · y

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
i1
m3
a1
t1
e1
l1
y4

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About the word “animately

The word animately contains 5 syllables, divided as a · ni · ma · te · ly. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "animately" have?

"animately" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "animately" into syllables?

"animately" is divided into syllables as: a · ni · ma · te · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "animately"?

The Scrabble score for "animately" is 14 points.

Using “animately” in writing

"animately" (a · ni · ma · te · 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, animately 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.

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