How many syllables in “immediately”?
syllables in "immediately"
Word details
Syllables
5
im · me · dia · te · ly
Letters
11
i · m · m · e · d · i · a · t · e · l · y
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “immediately”
The word “immediately” contains 5 syllables, divided as im · me · dia · te · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "immediately" have?
"immediately" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "immediately" into syllables?
"immediately" is divided into syllables as: im · me · dia · te · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "immediately"?
The Scrabble score for "immediately" is 19 points.
Using “immediately” in writing
"immediately" (im · me · dia · te · 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, “immediately” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.