How many syllables in “magnanimously”?
syllables in "magnanimously"
Word details
Syllables
5
mag · na · ni · mou · sly
Letters
13
m · a · g · n · a · n · i · m · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
21
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About the word “magnanimously”
The word “magnanimously” contains 5 syllables, divided as mag · na · ni · mou · sly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "magnanimously" have?
"magnanimously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "magnanimously" into syllables?
"magnanimously" is divided into syllables as: mag · na · ni · mou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "magnanimously"?
The Scrabble score for "magnanimously" is 21 points.
Using “magnanimously” in writing
"magnanimously" (mag · na · ni · mou · 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, “magnanimously” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.