How many syllables in “excruciatingly”?
syllables in "excruciatingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
ex · cru · cia · tin · gly
Letters
14
e · x · c · r · u · c · i · a · t · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
29
points
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About the word “excruciatingly”
The word “excruciatingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as ex · cru · cia · tin · gly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "excruciatingly" have?
"excruciatingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "excruciatingly" into syllables?
"excruciatingly" is divided into syllables as: ex · cru · cia · tin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "excruciatingly"?
The Scrabble score for "excruciatingly" is 29 points.
Using “excruciatingly” in writing
"excruciatingly" (ex · cru · cia · tin · 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, “excruciatingly” is worth 29 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.