How many syllables in “exorbitantly”?
syllables in "exorbitantly"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · xor · bi · tan · tly
Letters
12
e · x · o · r · b · i · t · a · n · t · l · y
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “exorbitantly”
The word “exorbitantly” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · xor · bi · tan · tly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "exorbitantly" have?
"exorbitantly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "exorbitantly" into syllables?
"exorbitantly" is divided into syllables as: e · xor · bi · tan · tly.
What is the Scrabble score for "exorbitantly"?
The Scrabble score for "exorbitantly" is 24 points.
Using “exorbitantly” in writing
"exorbitantly" (e · xor · bi · tan · tly) 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, “exorbitantly” 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.