How many syllables in “remorselessly”?
syllables in "remorselessly"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · mor · se · les · sly
Letters
13
r · e · m · o · r · s · e · l · e · s · s · l · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “remorselessly”
The word “remorselessly” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · mor · se · les · sly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "remorselessly" have?
"remorselessly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "remorselessly" into syllables?
"remorselessly" is divided into syllables as: re · mor · se · les · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "remorselessly"?
The Scrabble score for "remorselessly" is 18 points.
Using “remorselessly” in writing
"remorselessly" (re · mor · 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, “remorselessly” 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.