How many syllables in “dilatorily”?
syllables in "dilatorily"
Word details
Syllables
5
di · la · to · ri · ly
Letters
10
d · i · l · a · t · o · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “dilatorily”
The word “dilatorily” contains 5 syllables, divided as di · la · to · ri · ly. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dilatorily" have?
"dilatorily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dilatorily" into syllables?
"dilatorily" is divided into syllables as: di · la · to · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "dilatorily"?
The Scrabble score for "dilatorily" is 14 points.
Using “dilatorily” in writing
"dilatorily" (di · la · 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, “dilatorily” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.