How many syllables in “sophistically”?
syllables in "sophistically"
Word details
Syllables
5
sop · hi · sti · cal · ly
Letters
13
s · o · p · h · i · s · t · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “sophistically”
The word “sophistically” contains 5 syllables, divided as sop · hi · sti · cal · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sophistically" have?
"sophistically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sophistically" into syllables?
"sophistically" is divided into syllables as: sop · hi · sti · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "sophistically"?
The Scrabble score for "sophistically" is 23 points.
Using “sophistically” in writing
"sophistically" (sop · hi · sti · cal · 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, “sophistically” 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.