How many syllables in “soothly”?
syllables in "soothly"
Word details
Syllables
2
soot · hly
Letters
7
s · o · o · t · h · l · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “soothly”
The word “soothly” contains 2 syllables, divided as soot · hly. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "soothly" have?
"soothly" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "soothly" into syllables?
"soothly" is divided into syllables as: soot · hly.
What is the Scrabble score for "soothly"?
The Scrabble score for "soothly" is 13 points.
Using “soothly” in writing
Two-syllable words like "soothly" (soot · hly) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “soothly” 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.