How many syllables in “shadily”?
syllables in "shadily"
Word details
Syllables
3
sha · di · ly
Letters
7
s · h · a · d · i · l · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “shadily”
The word “shadily” contains 3 syllables, divided as sha · di · ly. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shadily" have?
"shadily" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "shadily" into syllables?
"shadily" is divided into syllables as: sha · di · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "shadily"?
The Scrabble score for "shadily" is 14 points.
Using “shadily” in writing
Three-syllable words like "shadily" (sha · di · ly) 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, “shadily” 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 “shadily”
The letters in “shadily” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ladyish.