How many syllables in “secondarily”?
syllables in "secondarily"
Word details
Syllables
5
se · con · da · ri · ly
Letters
11
s · e · c · o · n · d · a · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “secondarily”
The word “secondarily” contains 5 syllables, divided as se · con · da · ri · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "secondarily" have?
"secondarily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "secondarily" into syllables?
"secondarily" is divided into syllables as: se · con · da · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "secondarily"?
The Scrabble score for "secondarily" is 17 points.
Using “secondarily” in writing
"secondarily" (se · con · da · 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, “secondarily” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.