How many syllables in “quarrelsomely”?
syllables in "quarrelsomely"
Word details
Syllables
5
quar · rel · so · me · ly
Letters
13
q · u · a · r · r · e · l · s · o · m · e · l · y
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “quarrelsomely”
The word “quarrelsomely” contains 5 syllables, divided as quar · rel · so · me · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "quarrelsomely" have?
"quarrelsomely" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "quarrelsomely" into syllables?
"quarrelsomely" is divided into syllables as: quar · rel · so · me · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "quarrelsomely"?
The Scrabble score for "quarrelsomely" is 27 points.
Using “quarrelsomely” in writing
"quarrelsomely" (quar · rel · so · me · 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, “quarrelsomely” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.