How many syllables in “herbicidally”?
syllables in "herbicidally"
Word details
Syllables
5
her · bi · ci · dal · ly
Letters
12
h · e · r · b · i · c · i · d · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
23
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About the word “herbicidally”
The word “herbicidally” contains 5 syllables, divided as her · bi · ci · dal · ly. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "herbicidally" have?
"herbicidally" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "herbicidally" into syllables?
"herbicidally" is divided into syllables as: her · bi · ci · dal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "herbicidally"?
The Scrabble score for "herbicidally" is 23 points.
Using “herbicidally” in writing
"herbicidally" (her · bi · ci · dal · 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, “herbicidally” 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.