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How many syllables in “pily”?

2

syllables in "pily"

pily
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Word details

Syllables

2

pi · ly

Letters

4

p · i · l · y

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
i1
l1
y4

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About the word “pily

The word pily contains 2 syllables, divided as pi · ly. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "pily" have?

"pily" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "pily" into syllables?

"pily" is divided into syllables as: pi · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "pily"?

The Scrabble score for "pily" is 9 points.

Using “pily” in writing

Two-syllable words like "pily" (pi · ly) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, pily is worth 9 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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