How many syllables in “voluminously”?
syllables in "voluminously"
Word details
Syllables
5
vo · lu · mi · nou · sly
Letters
12
v · o · l · u · m · i · n · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “voluminously”
The word “voluminously” contains 5 syllables, divided as vo · lu · mi · nou · sly. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "voluminously" have?
"voluminously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "voluminously" into syllables?
"voluminously" is divided into syllables as: vo · lu · mi · nou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "voluminously"?
The Scrabble score for "voluminously" is 20 points.
Using “voluminously” in writing
"voluminously" (vo · lu · mi · 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, “voluminously” 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.