How many syllables in “ordinarily”?
syllables in "ordinarily"
Word details
Syllables
5
or · di · na · ri · ly
Letters
10
o · r · d · i · n · a · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “ordinarily”
The word “ordinarily” contains 5 syllables, divided as or · di · na · ri · ly. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ordinarily" have?
"ordinarily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ordinarily" into syllables?
"ordinarily" is divided into syllables as: or · di · na · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "ordinarily"?
The Scrabble score for "ordinarily" is 14 points.
Using “ordinarily” in writing
"ordinarily" (or · di · na · 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, “ordinarily” is worth 14 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.