How many syllables in “mercenarily”?
syllables in "mercenarily"
Word details
Syllables
5
mer · ce · na · ri · ly
Letters
11
m · e · r · c · e · n · a · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
18
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About the word “mercenarily”
The word “mercenarily” contains 5 syllables, divided as mer · ce · na · ri · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mercenarily" have?
"mercenarily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mercenarily" into syllables?
"mercenarily" is divided into syllables as: mer · ce · na · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "mercenarily"?
The Scrabble score for "mercenarily" is 18 points.
Using “mercenarily” in writing
"mercenarily" (mer · ce · na · 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, “mercenarily” 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.