How many syllables in “purposelessly”?
syllables in "purposelessly"
Word details
Syllables
5
pur · po · se · les · sly
Letters
13
p · u · r · p · o · s · e · l · e · s · s · l · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “purposelessly”
The word “purposelessly” contains 5 syllables, divided as pur · po · se · les · sly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "purposelessly" have?
"purposelessly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "purposelessly" into syllables?
"purposelessly" is divided into syllables as: pur · po · se · les · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "purposelessly"?
The Scrabble score for "purposelessly" is 20 points.
Using “purposelessly” in writing
"purposelessly" (pur · po · se · les · sly) 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, “purposelessly” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.