How many syllables in “namely”?
syllables in "namely"
Word details
Syllables
3
na · me · ly
Letters
6
n · a · m · e · l · y
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “namely”
The word “namely” contains 3 syllables, divided as na · me · ly. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "namely" have?
"namely" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "namely" into syllables?
"namely" is divided into syllables as: na · me · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "namely"?
The Scrabble score for "namely" is 11 points.
Using “namely” in writing
Three-syllable words like "namely" (na · me · ly) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “namely” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “namely”
The letters in “namely” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: laymen, meanly.