How many syllables in “discouragingly”?
syllables in "discouragingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
di · scou · ra · gin · gly
Letters
14
d · i · s · c · o · u · r · a · g · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
22
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “discouragingly”
The word “discouragingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as di · scou · ra · gin · gly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "discouragingly" have?
"discouragingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "discouragingly" into syllables?
"discouragingly" is divided into syllables as: di · scou · ra · gin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "discouragingly"?
The Scrabble score for "discouragingly" is 22 points.
Using “discouragingly” in writing
"discouragingly" (di · scou · ra · gin · gly) 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, “discouragingly” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.