How many syllables in “volcanically”?
syllables in "volcanically"
Word details
Syllables
5
vol · ca · ni · cal · ly
Letters
12
v · o · l · c · a · n · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
22
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About the word “volcanically”
The word “volcanically” contains 5 syllables, divided as vol · ca · ni · cal · ly. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "volcanically" have?
"volcanically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "volcanically" into syllables?
"volcanically" is divided into syllables as: vol · ca · ni · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "volcanically"?
The Scrabble score for "volcanically" is 22 points.
Using “volcanically” in writing
"volcanically" (vol · ca · ni · cal · ly) 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, “volcanically” 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.