How many syllables in “forebodingly”?
syllables in "forebodingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
fo · re · bo · din · gly
Letters
12
f · o · r · e · b · o · d · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “forebodingly”
The word “forebodingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as fo · re · bo · din · gly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "forebodingly" have?
"forebodingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "forebodingly" into syllables?
"forebodingly" is divided into syllables as: fo · re · bo · din · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "forebodingly"?
The Scrabble score for "forebodingly" is 22 points.
Using “forebodingly” in writing
"forebodingly" (fo · re · bo · din · 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, “forebodingly” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.