How many syllables in “inadvertently”?
syllables in "inadvertently"
Word details
Syllables
5
i · nad · ver · ten · tly
Letters
13
i · n · a · d · v · e · r · t · e · n · t · l · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “inadvertently”
The word “inadvertently” contains 5 syllables, divided as i · nad · ver · ten · tly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "inadvertently" have?
"inadvertently" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "inadvertently" into syllables?
"inadvertently" is divided into syllables as: i · nad · ver · ten · tly.
What is the Scrabble score for "inadvertently"?
The Scrabble score for "inadvertently" is 20 points.
Using “inadvertently” in writing
"inadvertently" (i · nad · ver · ten · tly) 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, “inadvertently” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.