How many syllables in “rapidly”?
syllables in "rapidly"
Word details
Syllables
3
ra · pid · ly
Letters
7
r · a · p · i · d · l · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “rapidly”
The word “rapidly” contains 3 syllables, divided as ra · pid · ly. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rapidly" have?
"rapidly" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "rapidly" into syllables?
"rapidly" is divided into syllables as: ra · pid · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "rapidly"?
The Scrabble score for "rapidly" is 13 points.
Using “rapidly” in writing
Three-syllable words like "rapidly" (ra · pid · ly) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “rapidly” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “rapidly”
The letters in “rapidly” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pyralid.