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How many syllables in “transitorily”?

5

syllables in "transitorily"

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Word details

Syllables

5

tran · si · to · ri · ly

Letters

12

t · r · a · n · s · i · t · o · r · i · l · y

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
r1
a1
n1
s1
i1
t1
o1
r1
i1
l1
y4

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About the word “transitorily

The word transitorily contains 5 syllables, divided as tran · si · to · ri · ly. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "transitorily" have?

"transitorily" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "transitorily" into syllables?

"transitorily" is divided into syllables as: tran · si · to · ri · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "transitorily"?

The Scrabble score for "transitorily" is 15 points.

Using “transitorily” in writing

"transitorily" (tran · si · to · 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, transitorily is worth 15 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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