How many syllables in “malodorously”?
syllables in "malodorously"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · lo · do · rou · sly
Letters
12
m · a · l · o · d · o · r · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “malodorously”
The word “malodorously” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · lo · do · rou · sly. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "malodorously" have?
"malodorously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "malodorously" into syllables?
"malodorously" is divided into syllables as: ma · lo · do · rou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "malodorously"?
The Scrabble score for "malodorously" is 18 points.
Using “malodorously” in writing
"malodorously" (ma · lo · do · rou · 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, “malodorously” 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.