How many syllables in “culinarily”?
syllables in "culinarily"
Word details
Syllables
5
cu · li · na · ri · ly
Letters
10
c · u · l · i · n · a · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “culinarily”
The word “culinarily” contains 5 syllables, divided as cu · li · na · ri · ly. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "culinarily" have?
"culinarily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "culinarily" into syllables?
"culinarily" is divided into syllables as: cu · li · na · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "culinarily"?
The Scrabble score for "culinarily" is 15 points.
Using “culinarily” in writing
"culinarily" (cu · li · na · 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, “culinarily” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.