How many syllables in “temporarily”?
syllables in "temporarily"
Word details
Syllables
5
tem · po · ra · ri · ly
Letters
11
t · e · m · p · o · r · a · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “temporarily”
The word “temporarily” contains 5 syllables, divided as tem · po · ra · ri · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "temporarily" have?
"temporarily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "temporarily" into syllables?
"temporarily" is divided into syllables as: tem · po · ra · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "temporarily"?
The Scrabble score for "temporarily" is 18 points.
Using “temporarily” in writing
"temporarily" (tem · po · ra · ri · 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, “temporarily” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “temporarily”
The letters in “temporarily” can be rearranged to spell one other word: polarimetry.