How many syllables in “earthly”?
syllables in "earthly"
Word details
Syllables
2
ear · thly
Letters
7
e · a · r · t · h · l · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “earthly”
The word “earthly” contains 2 syllables, divided as ear · thly. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "earthly" have?
"earthly" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "earthly" into syllables?
"earthly" is divided into syllables as: ear · thly.
What is the Scrabble score for "earthly"?
The Scrabble score for "earthly" is 13 points.
Using “earthly” in writing
Two-syllable words like "earthly" (ear · thly) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “earthly” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “earthly”
The letters in “earthly” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lathery.