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How many syllables in “surefootedly”?

5

syllables in "surefootedly"

surefootedly
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Word details

Syllables

5

su · re · foo · ted · ly

Letters

12

s · u · r · e · f · o · o · t · e · d · l · y

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
r1
e1
f4
o1
o1
t1
e1
d2
l1
y4

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About the word “surefootedly

The word surefootedly contains 5 syllables, divided as su · re · foo · ted · ly. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "surefootedly" have?

"surefootedly" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "surefootedly" into syllables?

"surefootedly" is divided into syllables as: su · re · foo · ted · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "surefootedly"?

The Scrabble score for "surefootedly" is 19 points.

Using “surefootedly” in writing

"surefootedly" (su · re · foo · ted · 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, surefootedly 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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