How many syllables in “desolatingly”?
syllables in "desolatingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · so · la · tin · gly
Letters
12
d · e · s · o · l · a · t · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
17
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About the word “desolatingly”
The word “desolatingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · so · la · tin · gly. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "desolatingly" have?
"desolatingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "desolatingly" into syllables?
"desolatingly" is divided into syllables as: de · so · la · tin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "desolatingly"?
The Scrabble score for "desolatingly" is 17 points.
Using “desolatingly” in writing
"desolatingly" (de · so · la · tin · 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, “desolatingly” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.