How many syllables in “collegiately”?
syllables in "collegiately"
Word details
Syllables
5
col · le · gia · te · ly
Letters
12
c · o · l · l · e · g · i · a · t · e · l · y
Scrabble
18
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About the word “collegiately”
The word “collegiately” contains 5 syllables, divided as col · le · gia · te · ly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "collegiately" have?
"collegiately" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "collegiately" into syllables?
"collegiately" is divided into syllables as: col · le · gia · te · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "collegiately"?
The Scrabble score for "collegiately" is 18 points.
Using “collegiately” in writing
"collegiately" (col · le · gia · te · 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, “collegiately” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.