How many syllables in “percutaneously”?
syllables in "percutaneously"
Word details
Syllables
5
perc · utan · eous · ly
Letters
14
p · e · r · c · u · t · a · n · e · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “percutaneously”
The word “percutaneously” contains 5 syllables, divided as perc · utan · eous · ly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "percutaneously" have?
"percutaneously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "percutaneously" into syllables?
"percutaneously" is divided into syllables as: perc · utan · eous · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "percutaneously"?
The Scrabble score for "percutaneously" is 21 points.
Using “percutaneously” in writing
"percutaneously" (perc · utan · eous · 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, “percutaneously” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.