How many syllables in “gelatinously”?
syllables in "gelatinously"
Word details
Syllables
5
ge · la · ti · nou · sly
Letters
12
g · e · l · a · t · i · n · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
16
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About the word “gelatinously”
The word “gelatinously” contains 5 syllables, divided as ge · la · ti · nou · sly. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "gelatinously" have?
"gelatinously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "gelatinously" into syllables?
"gelatinously" is divided into syllables as: ge · la · ti · nou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "gelatinously"?
The Scrabble score for "gelatinously" is 16 points.
Using “gelatinously” in writing
"gelatinously" (ge · la · ti · 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, “gelatinously” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.