How many syllables in “mandatorily”?
syllables in "mandatorily"
Word details
Syllables
5
man · da · to · ri · ly
Letters
11
m · a · n · d · a · t · o · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
17
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About the word “mandatorily”
The word “mandatorily” contains 5 syllables, divided as man · da · to · ri · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mandatorily" have?
"mandatorily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mandatorily" into syllables?
"mandatorily" is divided into syllables as: man · da · to · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "mandatorily"?
The Scrabble score for "mandatorily" is 17 points.
Using “mandatorily” in writing
"mandatorily" (man · da · to · 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, “mandatorily” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.