How many syllables in “healthily”?
syllables in "healthily"
Word details
Syllables
3
heal · thi · ly
Letters
9
h · e · a · l · t · h · i · l · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “healthily”
The word “healthily” contains 3 syllables, divided as heal · thi · ly. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "healthily" have?
"healthily" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "healthily" into syllables?
"healthily" is divided into syllables as: heal · thi · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "healthily"?
The Scrabble score for "healthily" is 18 points.
Using “healthily” in writing
Three-syllable words like "healthily" (heal · thi · 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, “healthily” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.