How many syllables in “praiseworthily”?
syllables in "praiseworthily"
Word details
Syllables
5
prai · se · wor · thi · ly
Letters
14
p · r · a · i · s · e · w · o · r · t · h · i · l · y
Scrabble
25
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About the word “praiseworthily”
The word “praiseworthily” contains 5 syllables, divided as prai · se · wor · thi · ly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "praiseworthily" have?
"praiseworthily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "praiseworthily" into syllables?
"praiseworthily" is divided into syllables as: prai · se · wor · thi · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "praiseworthily"?
The Scrabble score for "praiseworthily" is 25 points.
Using “praiseworthily” in writing
"praiseworthily" (prai · se · wor · thi · 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, “praiseworthily” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.