How many syllables in “avuncularly”?
syllables in "avuncularly"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · vun · cu · lar · ly
Letters
11
a · v · u · n · c · u · l · a · r · l · y
Scrabble
19
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About the word “avuncularly”
The word “avuncularly” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · vun · cu · lar · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "avuncularly" have?
"avuncularly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "avuncularly" into syllables?
"avuncularly" is divided into syllables as: a · vun · cu · lar · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "avuncularly"?
The Scrabble score for "avuncularly" is 19 points.
Using “avuncularly” in writing
"avuncularly" (a · vun · cu · lar · 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, “avuncularly” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.