How many syllables in “militarily”?
syllables in "militarily"
Word details
Syllables
5
mi · li · ta · ri · ly
Letters
10
m · i · l · i · t · a · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “militarily”
The word “militarily” contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · li · ta · ri · ly. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "militarily" have?
"militarily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "militarily" into syllables?
"militarily" is divided into syllables as: mi · li · ta · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "militarily"?
The Scrabble score for "militarily" is 15 points.
Using “militarily” in writing
"militarily" (mi · li · ta · 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, “militarily” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.