How many syllables in “diachronically”?
syllables in "diachronically"
Word details
Syllables
5
diac · hro · ni · cal · ly
Letters
14
d · i · a · c · h · r · o · n · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “diachronically”
The word “diachronically” contains 5 syllables, divided as diac · hro · ni · cal · ly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diachronically" have?
"diachronically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "diachronically" into syllables?
"diachronically" is divided into syllables as: diac · hro · ni · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "diachronically"?
The Scrabble score for "diachronically" is 25 points.
Using “diachronically” in writing
"diachronically" (diac · hro · ni · cal · 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, “diachronically” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.