How many syllables in “mouthwateringly”?
syllables in "mouthwateringly"
Word details
Syllables
5
mout · hwa · te · rin · gly
Letters
15
m · o · u · t · h · w · a · t · e · r · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “mouthwateringly”
The word “mouthwateringly” contains 5 syllables, divided as mout · hwa · te · rin · gly. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mouthwateringly" have?
"mouthwateringly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mouthwateringly" into syllables?
"mouthwateringly" is divided into syllables as: mout · hwa · te · rin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "mouthwateringly"?
The Scrabble score for "mouthwateringly" is 27 points.
Using “mouthwateringly” in writing
"mouthwateringly" (mout · hwa · te · rin · gly) 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, “mouthwateringly” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.