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How many syllables in “presumptively”?

5

syllables in "presumptively"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pre · sum · pti · ve · ly

Letters

13

p · r · e · s · u · m · p · t · i · v · e · l · y

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
e1
s1
u1
m3
p3
t1
i1
v4
e1
l1
y4

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About the word “presumptively

The word presumptively contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · sum · pti · ve · ly. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "presumptively" have?

"presumptively" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "presumptively" into syllables?

"presumptively" is divided into syllables as: pre · sum · pti · ve · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "presumptively"?

The Scrabble score for "presumptively" is 25 points.

Using “presumptively” in writing

"presumptively" (pre · sum · pti · ve · 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, presumptively 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.

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