How many syllables in “necessitously”?
syllables in "necessitously"
Word details
Syllables
5
ne · ces · si · tou · sly
Letters
13
n · e · c · e · s · s · i · t · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “necessitously”
The word “necessitously” contains 5 syllables, divided as ne · ces · si · tou · sly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "necessitously" have?
"necessitously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "necessitously" into syllables?
"necessitously" is divided into syllables as: ne · ces · si · tou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "necessitously"?
The Scrabble score for "necessitously" is 18 points.
Using “necessitously” in writing
"necessitously" (ne · ces · si · tou · 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, “necessitously” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.