How many syllables in “sanguinarily”?
syllables in "sanguinarily"
Word details
Syllables
5
san · gui · na · ri · ly
Letters
12
s · a · n · g · u · i · n · a · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
16
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About the word “sanguinarily”
The word “sanguinarily” contains 5 syllables, divided as san · gui · na · ri · ly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sanguinarily" have?
"sanguinarily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sanguinarily" into syllables?
"sanguinarily" is divided into syllables as: san · gui · na · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "sanguinarily"?
The Scrabble score for "sanguinarily" is 16 points.
Using “sanguinarily” in writing
"sanguinarily" (san · gui · na · ri · 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, “sanguinarily” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.