How many syllables in “appositely”?
syllables in "appositely"
Word details
Syllables
5
ap · po · si · te · ly
Letters
10
a · p · p · o · s · i · t · e · l · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “appositely”
The word “appositely” contains 5 syllables, divided as ap · po · si · te · ly. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "appositely" have?
"appositely" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "appositely" into syllables?
"appositely" is divided into syllables as: ap · po · si · te · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "appositely"?
The Scrabble score for "appositely" is 17 points.
Using “appositely” in writing
"appositely" (ap · po · si · 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, “appositely” 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.