How many syllables in “libidinously”?
syllables in "libidinously"
Word details
Syllables
5
li · bi · di · nou · sly
Letters
12
l · i · b · i · d · i · n · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
18
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About the word “libidinously”
The word “libidinously” contains 5 syllables, divided as li · bi · di · nou · sly. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "libidinously" have?
"libidinously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "libidinously" into syllables?
"libidinously" is divided into syllables as: li · bi · di · nou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "libidinously"?
The Scrabble score for "libidinously" is 18 points.
Using “libidinously” in writing
"libidinously" (li · bi · di · nou · sly) 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, “libidinously” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.