How many syllables in “motivelessly”?
syllables in "motivelessly"
Word details
Syllables
5
mo · ti · ve · les · sly
Letters
12
m · o · t · i · v · e · l · e · s · s · l · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “motivelessly”
The word “motivelessly” contains 5 syllables, divided as mo · ti · ve · les · sly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "motivelessly" have?
"motivelessly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "motivelessly" into syllables?
"motivelessly" is divided into syllables as: mo · ti · ve · les · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "motivelessly"?
The Scrabble score for "motivelessly" is 20 points.
Using “motivelessly” in writing
"motivelessly" (mo · ti · ve · les · 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, “motivelessly” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.