How many syllables in “verily”?
syllables in "verily"
Word details
Syllables
3
ve · ri · ly
Letters
6
v · e · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “verily”
The word “verily” contains 3 syllables, divided as ve · ri · ly. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "verily" have?
"verily" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "verily" into syllables?
"verily" is divided into syllables as: ve · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "verily"?
The Scrabble score for "verily" is 12 points.
Using “verily” in writing
Three-syllable words like "verily" (ve · ri · ly) 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, “verily” is worth 12 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 “verily”
The letters in “verily” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: livery, livyer.