How many syllables in “purposefully”?
syllables in "purposefully"
Word details
Syllables
5
pur · po · se · ful · ly
Letters
12
p · u · r · p · o · s · e · f · u · l · l · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “purposefully”
The word “purposefully” contains 5 syllables, divided as pur · po · se · ful · ly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "purposefully" have?
"purposefully" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "purposefully" into syllables?
"purposefully" is divided into syllables as: pur · po · se · ful · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "purposefully"?
The Scrabble score for "purposefully" is 22 points.
Using “purposefully” in writing
"purposefully" (pur · po · se · ful · 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, “purposefully” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.