How many syllables in “emphatically”?
syllables in "emphatically"
Word details
Syllables
5
em · pha · ti · cal · ly
Letters
12
e · m · p · h · a · t · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “emphatically”
The word “emphatically” contains 5 syllables, divided as em · pha · ti · cal · ly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "emphatically" have?
"emphatically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "emphatically" into syllables?
"emphatically" is divided into syllables as: em · pha · ti · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "emphatically"?
The Scrabble score for "emphatically" is 24 points.
Using “emphatically” in writing
"emphatically" (em · pha · ti · cal · 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, “emphatically” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “emphatically”
The letters in “emphatically” can be rearranged to spell one other word: empathically.