How many syllables in “suspensefully”?
syllables in "suspensefully"
Word details
Syllables
5
su · spen · se · ful · ly
Letters
13
s · u · s · p · e · n · s · e · f · u · l · l · y
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “suspensefully”
The word “suspensefully” contains 5 syllables, divided as su · spen · se · ful · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "suspensefully" have?
"suspensefully" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "suspensefully" into syllables?
"suspensefully" is divided into syllables as: su · spen · se · ful · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "suspensefully"?
The Scrabble score for "suspensefully" is 21 points.
Using “suspensefully” in writing
"suspensefully" (su · spen · se · ful · 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, “suspensefully” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.