How many syllables in “meteorically”?
syllables in "meteorically"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · teo · ri · cal · ly
Letters
12
m · e · t · e · o · r · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “meteorically”
The word “meteorically” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · teo · ri · cal · ly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meteorically" have?
"meteorically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "meteorically" into syllables?
"meteorically" is divided into syllables as: me · teo · ri · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "meteorically"?
The Scrabble score for "meteorically" is 19 points.
Using “meteorically” in writing
"meteorically" (me · teo · ri · cal · 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, “meteorically” 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.