How many syllables in “hygienically”?
syllables in "hygienically"
Word details
Syllables
5
hy · gie · ni · cal · ly
Letters
12
h · y · g · i · e · n · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
24
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About the word “hygienically”
The word “hygienically” contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · gie · ni · cal · ly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hygienically" have?
"hygienically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hygienically" into syllables?
"hygienically" is divided into syllables as: hy · gie · ni · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "hygienically"?
The Scrabble score for "hygienically" is 24 points.
Using “hygienically” in writing
"hygienically" (hy · gie · ni · cal · 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, “hygienically” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.