How many syllables in “festinately”?
syllables in "festinately"
Word details
Syllables
5
fe · sti · na · te · ly
Letters
11
f · e · s · t · i · n · a · t · e · l · y
Scrabble
17
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About the word “festinately”
The word “festinately” contains 5 syllables, divided as fe · sti · na · te · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "festinately" have?
"festinately" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "festinately" into syllables?
"festinately" is divided into syllables as: fe · sti · na · te · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "festinately"?
The Scrabble score for "festinately" is 17 points.
Using “festinately” in writing
"festinately" (fe · sti · na · te · 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, “festinately” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.