How many syllables in “resourcefully”?
syllables in "resourcefully"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · sour · ce · ful · ly
Letters
13
r · e · s · o · u · r · c · e · f · u · l · l · y
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “resourcefully”
The word “resourcefully” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · sour · ce · ful · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resourcefully" have?
"resourcefully" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "resourcefully" into syllables?
"resourcefully" is divided into syllables as: re · sour · ce · ful · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "resourcefully"?
The Scrabble score for "resourcefully" is 21 points.
Using “resourcefully” in writing
"resourcefully" (re · sour · ce · ful · 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, “resourcefully” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.