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How many syllables in “rhapsodically”?

5

syllables in "rhapsodically"

rhapsodically
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Word details

Syllables

5

rhap · so · di · cal · ly

Letters

13

r · h · a · p · s · o · d · i · c · a · l · l · y

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
h4
a1
p3
s1
o1
d2
i1
c3
a1
l1
l1
y4

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About the word “rhapsodically

The word rhapsodically contains 5 syllables, divided as rhap · so · di · cal · ly. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "rhapsodically" have?

"rhapsodically" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "rhapsodically" into syllables?

"rhapsodically" is divided into syllables as: rhap · so · di · cal · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "rhapsodically"?

The Scrabble score for "rhapsodically" is 24 points.

Using “rhapsodically” in writing

"rhapsodically" (rhap · so · di · cal · 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, rhapsodically is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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