How many syllables in “calculatingly”?
syllables in "calculatingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
cal · cu · la · tin · gly
Letters
13
c · a · l · c · u · l · a · t · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “calculatingly”
The word “calculatingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as cal · cu · la · tin · gly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "calculatingly" have?
"calculatingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "calculatingly" into syllables?
"calculatingly" is divided into syllables as: cal · cu · la · tin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "calculatingly"?
The Scrabble score for "calculatingly" is 21 points.
Using “calculatingly” in writing
"calculatingly" (cal · cu · la · tin · 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, “calculatingly” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.