How many syllables in “digressionary”?
syllables in "digressionary"
Word details
Syllables
5
digr · essi · onar · y
Letters
13
d · i · g · r · e · s · s · i · o · n · a · r · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “digressionary”
The word “digressionary” contains 5 syllables, divided as digr · essi · onar · y. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "digressionary" have?
"digressionary" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "digressionary" into syllables?
"digressionary" is divided into syllables as: digr · essi · onar · y.
What is the Scrabble score for "digressionary"?
The Scrabble score for "digressionary" is 18 points.
Using “digressionary” in writing
"digressionary" (digr · essi · onar · y) 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, “digressionary” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.