How many syllables in “healthfully”?
syllables in "healthfully"
Word details
Syllables
3
heal · thful · ly
Letters
11
h · e · a · l · t · h · f · u · l · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “healthfully”
The word “healthfully” contains 3 syllables, divided as heal · thful · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "healthfully" have?
"healthfully" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "healthfully" into syllables?
"healthfully" is divided into syllables as: heal · thful · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "healthfully"?
The Scrabble score for "healthfully" is 23 points.
Using “healthfully” in writing
Three-syllable words like "healthfully" (heal · thful · ly) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “healthfully” 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.