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How many syllables in “eely”?

2

syllables in "eely"

eely
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Word details

Syllables

2

ee · ly

Letters

4

e · e · l · y

Scrabble

7

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
e1
l1
y4

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About the word “eely

The word eely contains 2 syllables, divided as ee · ly. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "eely" have?

"eely" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "eely" into syllables?

"eely" is divided into syllables as: ee · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "eely"?

The Scrabble score for "eely" is 7 points.

Using “eely” in writing

Two-syllable words like "eely" (ee · ly) 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, eely is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.

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