How many syllables in “condescendingly”?
syllables in "condescendingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · de · scen · din · gly
Letters
15
c · o · n · d · e · s · c · e · n · d · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “condescendingly”
The word “condescendingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · de · scen · din · gly. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "condescendingly" have?
"condescendingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "condescendingly" into syllables?
"condescendingly" is divided into syllables as: con · de · scen · din · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "condescendingly"?
The Scrabble score for "condescendingly" is 25 points.
Using “condescendingly” in writing
"condescendingly" (con · de · scen · din · 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, “condescendingly” 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.