How many syllables in “friendlily”?
syllables in "friendlily"
Word details
Syllables
3
frien · dli · ly
Letters
10
f · r · i · e · n · d · l · i · l · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “friendlily”
The word “friendlily” contains 3 syllables, divided as frien · dli · ly. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "friendlily" have?
"friendlily" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "friendlily" into syllables?
"friendlily" is divided into syllables as: frien · dli · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "friendlily"?
The Scrabble score for "friendlily" is 17 points.
Using “friendlily” in writing
Three-syllable words like "friendlily" (frien · dli · ly) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “friendlily” 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.