How many syllables in “grandiloquently”?
syllables in "grandiloquently"
Word details
Syllables
5
gran · di · lo · quen · tly
Letters
15
g · r · a · n · d · i · l · o · q · u · e · n · t · l · y
Scrabble
29
points
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About the word “grandiloquently”
The word “grandiloquently” contains 5 syllables, divided as gran · di · lo · quen · tly. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grandiloquently" have?
"grandiloquently" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "grandiloquently" into syllables?
"grandiloquently" is divided into syllables as: gran · di · lo · quen · tly.
What is the Scrabble score for "grandiloquently"?
The Scrabble score for "grandiloquently" is 29 points.
Using “grandiloquently” in writing
"grandiloquently" (gran · di · lo · quen · tly) 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, “grandiloquently” is worth 29 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.