How many syllables in “disparagingly”?
syllables in "disparagingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
di · spa · ra · gin · gly
Letters
13
d · i · s · p · a · r · a · g · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “disparagingly”
The word “disparagingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as di · spa · ra · gin · gly. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "disparagingly" have?
"disparagingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "disparagingly" into syllables?
"disparagingly" is divided into syllables as: di · spa · ra · gin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "disparagingly"?
The Scrabble score for "disparagingly" is 21 points.
Using “disparagingly” in writing
"disparagingly" (di · spa · 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, “disparagingly” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.