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How many syllables in “illusorily”?

5

syllables in "illusorily"

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Word details

Syllables

5

il · lu · so · ri · ly

Letters

10

i · l · l · u · s · o · r · i · l · y

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
l1
l1
u1
s1
o1
r1
i1
l1
y4

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About the word “illusorily

The word illusorily contains 5 syllables, divided as il · lu · so · ri · ly. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "illusorily" have?

"illusorily" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "illusorily" into syllables?

"illusorily" is divided into syllables as: il · lu · so · ri · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "illusorily"?

The Scrabble score for "illusorily" is 13 points.

Using “illusorily” in writing

"illusorily" (il · lu · so · ri · 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, illusorily is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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