How many syllables in “encouragingly”?
syllables in "encouragingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
en · cou · ra · gin · gly
Letters
13
e · n · c · o · u · r · a · g · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “encouragingly”
The word “encouragingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as en · cou · ra · gin · gly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "encouragingly" have?
"encouragingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "encouragingly" into syllables?
"encouragingly" is divided into syllables as: en · cou · ra · gin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "encouragingly"?
The Scrabble score for "encouragingly" is 20 points.
Using “encouragingly” in writing
"encouragingly" (en · cou · ra · gin · gly) 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, “encouragingly” 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.