How many syllables in “ornamentally”?
syllables in "ornamentally"
Word details
Syllables
5
or · na · men · tal · ly
Letters
12
o · r · n · a · m · e · n · t · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “ornamentally”
The word “ornamentally” contains 5 syllables, divided as or · na · men · tal · ly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ornamentally" have?
"ornamentally" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ornamentally" into syllables?
"ornamentally" is divided into syllables as: or · na · men · tal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "ornamentally"?
The Scrabble score for "ornamentally" is 17 points.
Using “ornamentally” in writing
"ornamentally" (or · na · men · tal · 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, “ornamentally” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.