How many syllables in “insufficiently”?
syllables in "insufficiently"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · suf · fi · cien · tly
Letters
14
i · n · s · u · f · f · i · c · i · e · n · t · l · y
Scrabble
25
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About the word “insufficiently”
The word “insufficiently” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · suf · fi · cien · tly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "insufficiently" have?
"insufficiently" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "insufficiently" into syllables?
"insufficiently" is divided into syllables as: in · suf · fi · cien · tly.
What is the Scrabble score for "insufficiently"?
The Scrabble score for "insufficiently" is 25 points.
Using “insufficiently” in writing
"insufficiently" (in · suf · fi · cien · tly) 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, “insufficiently” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.