How many syllables in “dishearteningly”?
syllables in "dishearteningly"
Word details
Syllables
5
dis · hear · te · nin · gly
Letters
15
d · i · s · h · e · a · r · t · e · n · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “dishearteningly”
The word “dishearteningly” contains 5 syllables, divided as dis · hear · te · nin · gly. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dishearteningly" have?
"dishearteningly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dishearteningly" into syllables?
"dishearteningly" is divided into syllables as: dis · hear · te · nin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "dishearteningly"?
The Scrabble score for "dishearteningly" is 23 points.
Using “dishearteningly” in writing
"dishearteningly" (dis · hear · te · nin · 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, “dishearteningly” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.