How many syllables in “suffocatingly”?
syllables in "suffocatingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
suf · fo · ca · tin · gly
Letters
13
s · u · f · f · o · c · a · t · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “suffocatingly”
The word “suffocatingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as suf · fo · ca · tin · gly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "suffocatingly" have?
"suffocatingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "suffocatingly" into syllables?
"suffocatingly" is divided into syllables as: suf · fo · ca · tin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "suffocatingly"?
The Scrabble score for "suffocatingly" is 25 points.
Using “suffocatingly” in writing
"suffocatingly" (suf · fo · ca · tin · gly) 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, “suffocatingly” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.