How many syllables in “necessarily”?
syllables in "necessarily"
Word details
Syllables
5
ne · ces · sa · ri · ly
Letters
11
n · e · c · e · s · s · a · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “necessarily”
The word “necessarily” contains 5 syllables, divided as ne · ces · sa · ri · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "necessarily" have?
"necessarily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "necessarily" into syllables?
"necessarily" is divided into syllables as: ne · ces · sa · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "necessarily"?
The Scrabble score for "necessarily" is 16 points.
Using “necessarily” in writing
"necessarily" (ne · ces · sa · 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, “necessarily” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.