How many syllables in “lachrymosely”?
syllables in "lachrymosely"
Word details
Syllables
5
lac · hry · mo · se · ly
Letters
12
l · a · c · h · r · y · m · o · s · e · l · y
Scrabble
25
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About the word “lachrymosely”
The word “lachrymosely” contains 5 syllables, divided as lac · hry · mo · se · ly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lachrymosely" have?
"lachrymosely" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "lachrymosely" into syllables?
"lachrymosely" is divided into syllables as: lac · hry · mo · se · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "lachrymosely"?
The Scrabble score for "lachrymosely" is 25 points.
Using “lachrymosely” in writing
"lachrymosely" (lac · hry · mo · se · 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, “lachrymosely” 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.