How many syllables in “voluntarily”?
syllables in "voluntarily"
Word details
Syllables
5
vo · lun · ta · ri · ly
Letters
11
v · o · l · u · n · t · a · r · i · l · y
Scrabble
17
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About the word “voluntarily”
The word “voluntarily” contains 5 syllables, divided as vo · lun · ta · ri · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "voluntarily" have?
"voluntarily" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "voluntarily" into syllables?
"voluntarily" is divided into syllables as: vo · lun · ta · ri · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "voluntarily"?
The Scrabble score for "voluntarily" is 17 points.
Using “voluntarily” in writing
"voluntarily" (vo · lun · ta · ri · 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, “voluntarily” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.