How many syllables in “illiberally”?
syllables in "illiberally"
Word details
Syllables
5
il · li · be · ral · ly
Letters
11
i · l · l · i · b · e · r · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “illiberally”
The word “illiberally” contains 5 syllables, divided as il · li · be · ral · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "illiberally" have?
"illiberally" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "illiberally" into syllables?
"illiberally" is divided into syllables as: il · li · be · ral · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "illiberally"?
The Scrabble score for "illiberally" is 16 points.
Using “illiberally” in writing
"illiberally" (il · li · be · ral · 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, “illiberally” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.