How many syllables in “pleonastically”?
syllables in "pleonastically"
Word details
Syllables
5
pleo · na · sti · cal · ly
Letters
14
p · l · e · o · n · a · s · t · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
21
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About the word “pleonastically”
The word “pleonastically” contains 5 syllables, divided as pleo · na · sti · cal · ly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pleonastically" have?
"pleonastically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pleonastically" into syllables?
"pleonastically" is divided into syllables as: pleo · na · sti · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "pleonastically"?
The Scrabble score for "pleonastically" is 21 points.
Using “pleonastically” in writing
"pleonastically" (pleo · na · sti · 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, “pleonastically” 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.