How many syllables in “tediously”?
syllables in "tediously"
Word details
Syllables
3
tedio · usly
Letters
9
t · e · d · i · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “tediously”
The word “tediously” contains 3 syllables, divided as tedio · usly. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tediously" have?
"tediously" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tediously" into syllables?
"tediously" is divided into syllables as: tedio · usly.
What is the Scrabble score for "tediously"?
The Scrabble score for "tediously" is 13 points.
Using “tediously” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tediously" (tedio · usly) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tediously” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “tediously”
The letters in “tediously” can be rearranged to spell one other word: outyields.