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How many syllables in “subliminally”?

5

syllables in "subliminally"

subliminally
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Word details

Syllables

5

su · bli · mi · nal · ly

Letters

12

s · u · b · l · i · m · i · n · a · l · l · y

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
b3
l1
i1
m3
i1
n1
a1
l1
l1
y4

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About the word “subliminally

The word subliminally contains 5 syllables, divided as su · bli · mi · nal · ly. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "subliminally" have?

"subliminally" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "subliminally" into syllables?

"subliminally" is divided into syllables as: su · bli · mi · nal · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "subliminally"?

The Scrabble score for "subliminally" is 19 points.

Using “subliminally” in writing

"subliminally" (su · bli · mi · nal · 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, subliminally is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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