How many syllables in “vertiginously”?
syllables in "vertiginously"
Word details
Syllables
5
ver · ti · gi · nou · sly
Letters
13
v · e · r · t · i · g · i · n · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “vertiginously”
The word “vertiginously” contains 5 syllables, divided as ver · ti · gi · nou · sly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vertiginously" have?
"vertiginously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "vertiginously" into syllables?
"vertiginously" is divided into syllables as: ver · ti · gi · nou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "vertiginously"?
The Scrabble score for "vertiginously" is 20 points.
Using “vertiginously” in writing
"vertiginously" (ver · ti · gi · nou · sly) 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, “vertiginously” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.