How many syllables in “reprehensibly”?
syllables in "reprehensibly"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · pre · hen · si · bly
Letters
13
r · e · p · r · e · h · e · n · s · i · b · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “reprehensibly”
The word “reprehensibly” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · pre · hen · si · bly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reprehensibly" have?
"reprehensibly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "reprehensibly" into syllables?
"reprehensibly" is divided into syllables as: re · pre · hen · si · bly.
What is the Scrabble score for "reprehensibly"?
The Scrabble score for "reprehensibly" is 23 points.
Using “reprehensibly” in writing
"reprehensibly" (re · pre · hen · si · bly) 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, “reprehensibly” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.