How many syllables in “indigenously”?
syllables in "indigenously"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · di · ge · nou · sly
Letters
12
i · n · d · i · g · e · n · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
17
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About the word “indigenously”
The word “indigenously” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · di · ge · nou · sly. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "indigenously" have?
"indigenously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "indigenously" into syllables?
"indigenously" is divided into syllables as: in · di · ge · nou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "indigenously"?
The Scrabble score for "indigenously" is 17 points.
Using “indigenously” in writing
"indigenously" (in · di · ge · nou · sly) 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, “indigenously” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.