How many syllables in “wholeheartedly”?
syllables in "wholeheartedly"
Word details
Syllables
5
who · le · hear · ted · ly
Letters
14
w · h · o · l · e · h · e · a · r · t · e · d · l · y
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “wholeheartedly”
The word “wholeheartedly” contains 5 syllables, divided as who · le · hear · ted · ly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wholeheartedly" have?
"wholeheartedly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "wholeheartedly" into syllables?
"wholeheartedly" is divided into syllables as: who · le · hear · ted · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "wholeheartedly"?
The Scrabble score for "wholeheartedly" is 27 points.
Using “wholeheartedly” in writing
"wholeheartedly" (who · le · hear · ted · 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, “wholeheartedly” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.