How many syllables in “pragmatically”?
syllables in "pragmatically"
Word details
Syllables
5
prag · ma · ti · cal · ly
Letters
13
p · r · a · g · m · a · t · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “pragmatically”
The word “pragmatically” contains 5 syllables, divided as prag · ma · ti · cal · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pragmatically" have?
"pragmatically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pragmatically" into syllables?
"pragmatically" is divided into syllables as: prag · ma · ti · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "pragmatically"?
The Scrabble score for "pragmatically" is 23 points.
Using “pragmatically” in writing
"pragmatically" (prag · ma · 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, “pragmatically” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.