How many syllables in “meritoriously”?
syllables in "meritoriously"
Word details
Syllables
5
meri · tori · ousl · y
Letters
13
m · e · r · i · t · o · r · i · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “meritoriously”
The word “meritoriously” contains 5 syllables, divided as meri · tori · ousl · y. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meritoriously" have?
"meritoriously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "meritoriously" into syllables?
"meritoriously" is divided into syllables as: meri · tori · ousl · y.
What is the Scrabble score for "meritoriously"?
The Scrabble score for "meritoriously" is 18 points.
Using “meritoriously” in writing
"meritoriously" (meri · tori · ousl · y) 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, “meritoriously” 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.