How many syllables in “grammatically”?
syllables in "grammatically"
Word details
Syllables
5
gram · ma · ti · cal · ly
Letters
13
g · r · a · m · m · a · t · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “grammatically”
The word “grammatically” contains 5 syllables, divided as gram · ma · ti · cal · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grammatically" have?
"grammatically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "grammatically" into syllables?
"grammatically" is divided into syllables as: gram · ma · ti · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "grammatically"?
The Scrabble score for "grammatically" is 23 points.
Using “grammatically” in writing
"grammatically" (gram · ma · ti · cal · 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, “grammatically” 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.