How many syllables in “detrimentally”?
syllables in "detrimentally"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · tri · men · tal · ly
Letters
13
d · e · t · r · i · m · e · n · t · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “detrimentally”
The word “detrimentally” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · tri · men · tal · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "detrimentally" have?
"detrimentally" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "detrimentally" into syllables?
"detrimentally" is divided into syllables as: de · tri · men · tal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "detrimentally"?
The Scrabble score for "detrimentally" is 19 points.
Using “detrimentally” in writing
"detrimentally" (de · tri · men · tal · 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, “detrimentally” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.