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How many syllables in “excursively”?

5

syllables in "excursively"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ex · cur · si · ve · ly

Letters

11

e · x · c · u · r · s · i · v · e · l · y

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
c3
u1
r1
s1
i1
v4
e1
l1
y4

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About the word “excursively

The word excursively contains 5 syllables, divided as ex · cur · si · ve · ly. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "excursively" have?

"excursively" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "excursively" into syllables?

"excursively" is divided into syllables as: ex · cur · si · ve · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "excursively"?

The Scrabble score for "excursively" is 26 points.

Using “excursively” in writing

"excursively" (ex · cur · si · ve · 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, excursively is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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