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How many syllables in “distastefully”?

5

syllables in "distastefully"

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Word details

Syllables

5

di · sta · ste · ful · ly

Letters

13

d · i · s · t · a · s · t · e · f · u · l · l · y

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
i1
s1
t1
a1
s1
t1
e1
f4
u1
l1
l1
y4

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About the word “distastefully

The word distastefully contains 5 syllables, divided as di · sta · ste · ful · ly. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "distastefully" have?

"distastefully" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "distastefully" into syllables?

"distastefully" is divided into syllables as: di · sta · ste · ful · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "distastefully"?

The Scrabble score for "distastefully" is 20 points.

Using “distastefully” in writing

"distastefully" (di · sta · ste · ful · 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, distastefully is worth 20 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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