How many syllables in “rectilinearly”?
syllables in "rectilinearly"
Word details
Syllables
5
rec · ti · li · near · ly
Letters
13
r · e · c · t · i · l · i · n · e · a · r · l · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “rectilinearly”
The word “rectilinearly” contains 5 syllables, divided as rec · ti · li · near · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rectilinearly" have?
"rectilinearly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "rectilinearly" into syllables?
"rectilinearly" is divided into syllables as: rec · ti · li · near · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "rectilinearly"?
The Scrabble score for "rectilinearly" is 18 points.
Using “rectilinearly” in writing
"rectilinearly" (rec · ti · li · near · 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, “rectilinearly” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.