How many syllables in “appropriately”?
syllables in "appropriately"
Word details
Syllables
5
ap · pro · pria · te · ly
Letters
13
a · p · p · r · o · p · r · i · a · t · e · l · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “appropriately”
The word “appropriately” contains 5 syllables, divided as ap · pro · pria · te · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "appropriately" have?
"appropriately" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "appropriately" into syllables?
"appropriately" is divided into syllables as: ap · pro · pria · te · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "appropriately"?
The Scrabble score for "appropriately" is 22 points.
Using “appropriately” in writing
"appropriately" (ap · pro · pria · 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, “appropriately” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.