How many syllables in “piratically”?
syllables in "piratically"
Word details
Syllables
5
pi · ra · ti · cal · ly
Letters
11
p · i · r · a · t · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “piratically”
The word “piratically” contains 5 syllables, divided as pi · ra · ti · cal · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "piratically" have?
"piratically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "piratically" into syllables?
"piratically" is divided into syllables as: pi · ra · ti · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "piratically"?
The Scrabble score for "piratically" is 18 points.
Using “piratically” in writing
"piratically" (pi · ra · ti · cal · 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, “piratically” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “piratically”
The letters in “piratically” can be rearranged to spell one other word: capillarity.