How many syllables in “shockingly”?
syllables in "shockingly"
Word details
Syllables
3
shoc · kin · gly
Letters
10
s · h · o · c · k · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “shockingly”
The word “shockingly” contains 3 syllables, divided as shoc · kin · gly. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shockingly" have?
"shockingly" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "shockingly" into syllables?
"shockingly" is divided into syllables as: shoc · kin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "shockingly"?
The Scrabble score for "shockingly" is 23 points.
Using “shockingly” in writing
Three-syllable words like "shockingly" (shoc · kin · gly) 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, “shockingly” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “shockingly”
The letters in “shockingly” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shylocking.