How many syllables in “politically”?
syllables in "politically"
Word details
Syllables
5
po · li · ti · cal · ly
Letters
11
p · o · l · i · t · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “politically”
The word “politically” contains 5 syllables, divided as po · li · ti · cal · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "politically" have?
"politically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "politically" into syllables?
"politically" is divided into syllables as: po · li · ti · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "politically"?
The Scrabble score for "politically" is 18 points.
Using “politically” in writing
"politically" (po · li · 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, “politically” 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.