How many syllables in “viviparously”?
syllables in "viviparously"
Word details
Syllables
5
vi · vi · pa · rou · sly
Letters
12
v · i · v · i · p · a · r · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
23
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About the word “viviparously”
The word “viviparously” contains 5 syllables, divided as vi · vi · pa · rou · sly. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "viviparously" have?
"viviparously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "viviparously" into syllables?
"viviparously" is divided into syllables as: vi · vi · pa · rou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "viviparously"?
The Scrabble score for "viviparously" is 23 points.
Using “viviparously” in writing
"viviparously" (vi · vi · pa · rou · 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, “viviparously” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.