How many syllables in “cacophonously”?
syllables in "cacophonously"
Word details
Syllables
5
ca · cop · ho · nou · sly
Letters
13
c · a · c · o · p · h · o · n · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “cacophonously”
The word “cacophonously” contains 5 syllables, divided as ca · cop · ho · nou · sly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cacophonously" have?
"cacophonously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cacophonously" into syllables?
"cacophonously" is divided into syllables as: ca · cop · ho · nou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "cacophonously"?
The Scrabble score for "cacophonously" is 25 points.
Using “cacophonously” in writing
"cacophonously" (ca · cop · ho · nou · 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, “cacophonously” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.