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How many syllables in “fuliginously”?

5

syllables in "fuliginously"

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Word details

Syllables

5

fu · li · gi · nou · sly

Letters

12

f · u · l · i · g · i · n · o · u · s · l · y

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
u1
l1
i1
g2
i1
n1
o1
u1
s1
l1
y4

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About the word “fuliginously

The word fuliginously contains 5 syllables, divided as fu · li · gi · nou · sly. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "fuliginously" have?

"fuliginously" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "fuliginously" into syllables?

"fuliginously" is divided into syllables as: fu · li · gi · nou · sly.

What is the Scrabble score for "fuliginously"?

The Scrabble score for "fuliginously" is 19 points.

Using “fuliginously” in writing

"fuliginously" (fu · li · gi · nou · 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, fuliginously is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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