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How many syllables in “synonymously”?

5

syllables in "synonymously"

synonymously
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Word details

Syllables

5

sy · no · ny · mou · sly

Letters

12

s · y · n · o · n · y · m · o · u · s · l · y

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
y4
n1
o1
n1
y4
m3
o1
u1
s1
l1
y4

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About the word “synonymously

The word synonymously contains 5 syllables, divided as sy · no · ny · mou · sly. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "synonymously" have?

"synonymously" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "synonymously" into syllables?

"synonymously" is divided into syllables as: sy · no · ny · mou · sly.

What is the Scrabble score for "synonymously"?

The Scrabble score for "synonymously" is 23 points.

Using “synonymously” in writing

"synonymously" (sy · no · ny · mou · sly) 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, synonymously 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.

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