How many syllables in “felicitously”?
syllables in "felicitously"
Word details
Syllables
5
fe · li · ci · tou · sly
Letters
12
f · e · l · i · c · i · t · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “felicitously”
The word “felicitously” contains 5 syllables, divided as fe · li · ci · tou · sly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "felicitously" have?
"felicitously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "felicitously" into syllables?
"felicitously" is divided into syllables as: fe · li · ci · tou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "felicitously"?
The Scrabble score for "felicitously" is 20 points.
Using “felicitously” in writing
"felicitously" (fe · li · ci · tou · sly) 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, “felicitously” 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.