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How many syllables in “originally”?

5

syllables in "originally"

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Word details

Syllables

5

o · ri · gi · nal · ly

Letters

10

o · r · i · g · i · n · a · l · l · y

Scrabble

14

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

o1
r1
i1
g2
i1
n1
a1
l1
l1
y4

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About the word “originally

The word originally contains 5 syllables, divided as o · ri · gi · nal · ly. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "originally" have?

"originally" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "originally" into syllables?

"originally" is divided into syllables as: o · ri · gi · nal · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "originally"?

The Scrabble score for "originally" is 14 points.

Using “originally” in writing

"originally" (o · ri · gi · nal · 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, originally 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.

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