How many syllables in “sacrilegiously”?
syllables in "sacrilegiously"
Word details
Syllables
5
sacr · ileg · ious · ly
Letters
14
s · a · c · r · i · l · e · g · i · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “sacrilegiously”
The word “sacrilegiously” contains 5 syllables, divided as sacr · ileg · ious · ly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sacrilegiously" have?
"sacrilegiously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sacrilegiously" into syllables?
"sacrilegiously" is divided into syllables as: sacr · ileg · ious · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "sacrilegiously"?
The Scrabble score for "sacrilegiously" is 20 points.
Using “sacrilegiously” in writing
"sacrilegiously" (sacr · ileg · ious · 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, “sacrilegiously” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.