How many syllables in “legendarily”?
syllables in "legendarily"
Word details
Syllables
5
le · gen · da · ri · ly
Letters
11
l · e · g · e · n · d · a · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “legendarily”
The word “legendarily” contains 5 syllables, divided as le · gen · da · ri · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legendarily" have?
"legendarily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "legendarily" into syllables?
"legendarily" is divided into syllables as: le · gen · da · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "legendarily"?
The Scrabble score for "legendarily" is 16 points.
Using “legendarily” in writing
"legendarily" (le · gen · da · ri · 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, “legendarily” 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.