How many syllables in “governmentally”?
syllables in "governmentally"
Word details
Syllables
5
go · ver · nmen · tal · ly
Letters
14
g · o · v · e · r · n · m · e · n · t · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “governmentally”
The word “governmentally” contains 5 syllables, divided as go · ver · nmen · tal · ly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "governmentally" have?
"governmentally" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "governmentally" into syllables?
"governmentally" is divided into syllables as: go · ver · nmen · tal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "governmentally"?
The Scrabble score for "governmentally" is 23 points.
Using “governmentally” in writing
"governmentally" (go · ver · nmen · 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, “governmentally” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.