How many syllables in “horizontally”?
syllables in "horizontally"
Word details
Syllables
5
ho · ri · zon · tal · ly
Letters
12
h · o · r · i · z · o · n · t · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “horizontally”
The word “horizontally” contains 5 syllables, divided as ho · ri · zon · tal · ly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "horizontally" have?
"horizontally" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "horizontally" into syllables?
"horizontally" is divided into syllables as: ho · ri · zon · tal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "horizontally"?
The Scrabble score for "horizontally" is 27 points.
Using “horizontally” in writing
"horizontally" (ho · ri · zon · tal · 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, “horizontally” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.