How many syllables in “avariciously”?
syllables in "avariciously"
Word details
Syllables
5
ava · ric · iou · sly
Letters
12
a · v · a · r · i · c · i · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “avariciously”
The word “avariciously” contains 5 syllables, divided as ava · ric · iou · sly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "avariciously" have?
"avariciously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "avariciously" into syllables?
"avariciously" is divided into syllables as: ava · ric · iou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "avariciously"?
The Scrabble score for "avariciously" is 20 points.
Using “avariciously” in writing
"avariciously" (ava · ric · iou · sly) 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, “avariciously” 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.