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How many syllables in “dispiritedly”?

5

syllables in "dispiritedly"

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Word details

Syllables

5

di · spi · ri · ted · ly

Letters

12

d · i · s · p · i · r · i · t · e · d · l · y

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
i1
s1
p3
i1
r1
i1
t1
e1
d2
l1
y4

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About the word “dispiritedly

The word dispiritedly contains 5 syllables, divided as di · spi · ri · ted · ly. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "dispiritedly" have?

"dispiritedly" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "dispiritedly" into syllables?

"dispiritedly" is divided into syllables as: di · spi · ri · ted · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "dispiritedly"?

The Scrabble score for "dispiritedly" is 19 points.

Using “dispiritedly” in writing

"dispiritedly" (di · spi · ri · ted · 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, dispiritedly is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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