How many syllables in “insufferably”?
syllables in "insufferably"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · suf · fe · ra · bly
Letters
12
i · n · s · u · f · f · e · r · a · b · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “insufferably”
The word “insufferably” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · suf · fe · ra · bly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "insufferably" have?
"insufferably" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "insufferably" into syllables?
"insufferably" is divided into syllables as: in · suf · fe · ra · bly.
What is the Scrabble score for "insufferably"?
The Scrabble score for "insufferably" is 23 points.
Using “insufferably” in writing
"insufferably" (in · suf · fe · ra · 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, “insufferably” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.