How many syllables in “irritatingly”?
syllables in "irritatingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
ir · ri · ta · tin · gly
Letters
12
i · r · r · i · t · a · t · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
16
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About the word “irritatingly”
The word “irritatingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as ir · ri · ta · tin · gly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "irritatingly" have?
"irritatingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "irritatingly" into syllables?
"irritatingly" is divided into syllables as: ir · ri · ta · tin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "irritatingly"?
The Scrabble score for "irritatingly" is 16 points.
Using “irritatingly” in writing
"irritatingly" (ir · ri · ta · tin · gly) 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, “irritatingly” 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.