How many syllables in “medicinally”?
syllables in "medicinally"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · di · ci · nal · ly
Letters
11
m · e · d · i · c · i · n · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
19
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About the word “medicinally”
The word “medicinally” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · di · ci · nal · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "medicinally" have?
"medicinally" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "medicinally" into syllables?
"medicinally" is divided into syllables as: me · di · ci · nal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "medicinally"?
The Scrabble score for "medicinally" is 19 points.
Using “medicinally” in writing
"medicinally" (me · di · ci · nal · 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, “medicinally” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.