How many syllables in “lonesomely”?
syllables in "lonesomely"
Word details
Syllables
5
lo · ne · so · me · ly
Letters
10
l · o · n · e · s · o · m · e · l · y
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “lonesomely”
The word “lonesomely” contains 5 syllables, divided as lo · ne · so · me · ly. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lonesomely" have?
"lonesomely" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "lonesomely" into syllables?
"lonesomely" is divided into syllables as: lo · ne · so · me · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "lonesomely"?
The Scrabble score for "lonesomely" is 15 points.
Using “lonesomely” in writing
"lonesomely" (lo · ne · so · me · 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, “lonesomely” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.