How many syllables in “vacillatingly”?
syllables in "vacillatingly"
Word details
Syllables
5
va · cil · la · tin · gly
Letters
13
v · a · c · i · l · l · a · t · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “vacillatingly”
The word “vacillatingly” contains 5 syllables, divided as va · cil · la · tin · gly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vacillatingly" have?
"vacillatingly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "vacillatingly" into syllables?
"vacillatingly" is divided into syllables as: va · cil · la · tin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "vacillatingly"?
The Scrabble score for "vacillatingly" is 22 points.
Using “vacillatingly” in writing
"vacillatingly" (va · cil · la · tin · gly) 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, “vacillatingly” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.