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How many syllables in “inexpressibly”?

5

syllables in "inexpressibly"

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Word details

Syllables

5

i · nex · pres · si · bly

Letters

13

i · n · e · x · p · r · e · s · s · i · b · l · y

Scrabble

27

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
e1
x8
p3
r1
e1
s1
s1
i1
b3
l1
y4

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About the word “inexpressibly

The word inexpressibly contains 5 syllables, divided as i · nex · pres · si · bly. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "inexpressibly" have?

"inexpressibly" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "inexpressibly" into syllables?

"inexpressibly" is divided into syllables as: i · nex · pres · si · bly.

What is the Scrabble score for "inexpressibly"?

The Scrabble score for "inexpressibly" is 27 points.

Using “inexpressibly” in writing

"inexpressibly" (i · nex · pres · si · bly) 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, inexpressibly is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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