How many syllables in “secondly”?
syllables in "secondly"
Word details
Syllables
3
se · con · dly
Letters
8
s · e · c · o · n · d · l · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “secondly”
The word “secondly” contains 3 syllables, divided as se · con · dly. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "secondly" have?
"secondly" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "secondly" into syllables?
"secondly" is divided into syllables as: se · con · dly.
What is the Scrabble score for "secondly"?
The Scrabble score for "secondly" is 14 points.
Using “secondly” in writing
Three-syllable words like "secondly" (se · con · dly) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “secondly” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “secondly”
The letters in “secondly” can be rearranged to spell one other word: condyles.