How many syllables in “monotonously”?
syllables in "monotonously"
Word details
Syllables
5
mo · no · to · nou · sly
Letters
12
m · o · n · o · t · o · n · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
17
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About the word “monotonously”
The word “monotonously” contains 5 syllables, divided as mo · no · to · nou · sly. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "monotonously" have?
"monotonously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "monotonously" into syllables?
"monotonously" is divided into syllables as: mo · no · to · nou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "monotonously"?
The Scrabble score for "monotonously" is 17 points.
Using “monotonously” in writing
"monotonously" (mo · no · to · nou · 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, “monotonously” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.