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How many syllables in “ulteriorly”?

4

syllables in "ulteriorly"

ulteriorly
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Word details

Syllables

4

ul · te · rior · ly

Letters

10

u · l · t · e · r · i · o · r · l · y

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
l1
t1
e1
r1
i1
o1
r1
l1
y4

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About the word “ulteriorly

The word ulteriorly contains 4 syllables, divided as ul · te · rior · ly. It has 10 letters.

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How many syllables does "ulteriorly" have?

"ulteriorly" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "ulteriorly" into syllables?

"ulteriorly" is divided into syllables as: ul · te · rior · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "ulteriorly"?

The Scrabble score for "ulteriorly" is 13 points.

Using “ulteriorly” in writing

Four-syllable words like "ulteriorly" (ul · te · rior · ly) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, ulteriorly 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.

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