How many syllables in “sarcastically”?
syllables in "sarcastically"
Word details
Syllables
5
sar · ca · sti · cal · ly
Letters
13
s · a · r · c · a · s · t · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “sarcastically”
The word “sarcastically” contains 5 syllables, divided as sar · ca · sti · cal · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sarcastically" have?
"sarcastically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sarcastically" into syllables?
"sarcastically" is divided into syllables as: sar · ca · sti · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "sarcastically"?
The Scrabble score for "sarcastically" is 20 points.
Using “sarcastically” in writing
"sarcastically" (sar · ca · sti · 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, “sarcastically” 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.