How many syllables in “compulsorily”?
syllables in "compulsorily"
Word details
Syllables
5
com · pul · so · ri · ly
Letters
12
c · o · m · p · u · l · s · o · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “compulsorily”
The word “compulsorily” contains 5 syllables, divided as com · pul · so · ri · ly. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "compulsorily" have?
"compulsorily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "compulsorily" into syllables?
"compulsorily" is divided into syllables as: com · pul · so · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "compulsorily"?
The Scrabble score for "compulsorily" is 21 points.
Using “compulsorily” in writing
"compulsorily" (com · pul · so · ri · 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, “compulsorily” 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.