How many syllables in “insincerely”?
syllables in "insincerely"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · sin · ce · re · ly
Letters
11
i · n · s · i · n · c · e · r · e · l · y
Scrabble
16
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “insincerely”
The word “insincerely” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · sin · ce · re · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "insincerely" have?
"insincerely" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "insincerely" into syllables?
"insincerely" is divided into syllables as: in · sin · ce · re · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "insincerely"?
The Scrabble score for "insincerely" is 16 points.
Using “insincerely” in writing
"insincerely" (in · sin · ce · re · 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, “insincerely” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.