How many syllables in “solitarily”?
syllables in "solitarily"
Word details
Syllables
5
so · li · ta · ri · ly
Letters
10
s · o · l · i · t · a · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “solitarily”
The word “solitarily” contains 5 syllables, divided as so · li · ta · ri · ly. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "solitarily" have?
"solitarily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "solitarily" into syllables?
"solitarily" is divided into syllables as: so · li · ta · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "solitarily"?
The Scrabble score for "solitarily" is 13 points.
Using “solitarily” in writing
"solitarily" (so · li · ta · 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, “solitarily” is worth 13 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.