How many syllables in “desultorily”?
syllables in "desultorily"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · sul · to · ri · ly
Letters
11
d · e · s · u · l · t · o · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
15
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About the word “desultorily”
The word “desultorily” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · sul · to · ri · ly. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "desultorily" have?
"desultorily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "desultorily" into syllables?
"desultorily" is divided into syllables as: de · sul · to · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "desultorily"?
The Scrabble score for "desultorily" is 15 points.
Using “desultorily” in writing
"desultorily" (de · sul · to · 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, “desultorily” 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.