How many syllables in “meticulously”?
syllables in "meticulously"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · ti · cu · lou · sly
Letters
12
m · e · t · i · c · u · l · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
19
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About the word “meticulously”
The word “meticulously” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ti · cu · lou · sly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meticulously" have?
"meticulously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "meticulously" into syllables?
"meticulously" is divided into syllables as: me · ti · cu · lou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "meticulously"?
The Scrabble score for "meticulously" is 19 points.
Using “meticulously” in writing
"meticulously" (me · ti · cu · lou · sly) 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, “meticulously” 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.