How many syllables in “passionately”?
syllables in "passionately"
Word details
Syllables
5
pas · sio · nat · ely
Letters
12
p · a · s · s · i · o · n · a · t · e · l · y
Scrabble
17
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About the word “passionately”
The word “passionately” contains 5 syllables, divided as pas · sio · nat · ely. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "passionately" have?
"passionately" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "passionately" into syllables?
"passionately" is divided into syllables as: pas · sio · nat · ely.
What is the Scrabble score for "passionately"?
The Scrabble score for "passionately" is 17 points.
Using “passionately” in writing
"passionately" (pas · sio · nat · ely) 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, “passionately” 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.