How many syllables in “fundamentally”?
syllables in "fundamentally"
Word details
Syllables
5
fun · da · men · tal · ly
Letters
13
f · u · n · d · a · m · e · n · t · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “fundamentally”
The word “fundamentally” contains 5 syllables, divided as fun · da · men · tal · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fundamentally" have?
"fundamentally" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "fundamentally" into syllables?
"fundamentally" is divided into syllables as: fun · da · men · tal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "fundamentally"?
The Scrabble score for "fundamentally" is 22 points.
Using “fundamentally” in writing
"fundamentally" (fun · da · men · tal · 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, “fundamentally” 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.