How many syllables in “desolately”?
syllables in "desolately"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · so · la · te · ly
Letters
10
d · e · s · o · l · a · t · e · l · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “desolately”
The word “desolately” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · so · la · te · ly. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "desolately" have?
"desolately" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "desolately" into syllables?
"desolately" is divided into syllables as: de · so · la · te · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "desolately"?
The Scrabble score for "desolately" is 14 points.
Using “desolately” in writing
"desolately" (de · so · la · 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, “desolately” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.