How many syllables in “astonishingly”?
syllables in "astonishingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · sto · nis · hin · gly
Letters
13
a · s · t · o · n · i · s · h · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “astonishingly”
The word “astonishingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · sto · nis · hin · gly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "astonishingly" have?
"astonishingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "astonishingly" into syllables?
"astonishingly" is divided into syllables as: a · sto · nis · hin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "astonishingly"?
The Scrabble score for "astonishingly" is 20 points.
Using “astonishingly” in writing
"astonishingly" (a · sto · nis · hin · gly) 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, “astonishingly” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.