How many syllables in “repulsively”?
syllables in "repulsively"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · pul · si · ve · ly
Letters
11
r · e · p · u · l · s · i · v · e · l · y
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “repulsively”
The word “repulsively” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · pul · si · ve · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "repulsively" have?
"repulsively" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "repulsively" into syllables?
"repulsively" is divided into syllables as: re · pul · si · ve · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "repulsively"?
The Scrabble score for "repulsively" is 19 points.
Using “repulsively” in writing
"repulsively" (re · pul · si · ve · 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, “repulsively” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “repulsively”
The letters in “repulsively” can be rearranged to spell one other word: prelusively.