How many syllables in “inhospitably”?
syllables in "inhospitably"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · ho · spi · ta · bly
Letters
12
i · n · h · o · s · p · i · t · a · b · l · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “inhospitably”
The word “inhospitably” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · ho · spi · ta · bly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "inhospitably" have?
"inhospitably" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "inhospitably" into syllables?
"inhospitably" is divided into syllables as: in · ho · spi · ta · bly.
What is the Scrabble score for "inhospitably"?
The Scrabble score for "inhospitably" is 22 points.
Using “inhospitably” in writing
"inhospitably" (in · ho · spi · ta · 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, “inhospitably” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.