How many syllables in “vociferously”?
syllables in "vociferously"
Word details
Syllables
5
vo · ci · fe · rou · sly
Letters
12
v · o · c · i · f · e · r · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “vociferously”
The word “vociferously” contains 5 syllables, divided as vo · ci · fe · rou · sly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vociferously" have?
"vociferously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "vociferously" into syllables?
"vociferously" is divided into syllables as: vo · ci · fe · rou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "vociferously"?
The Scrabble score for "vociferously" is 23 points.
Using “vociferously” in writing
"vociferously" (vo · ci · fe · 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, “vociferously” 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.