How many syllables in “wholesomely”?
syllables in "wholesomely"
Word details
Syllables
5
who · le · so · me · ly
Letters
11
w · h · o · l · e · s · o · m · e · l · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “wholesomely”
The word “wholesomely” contains 5 syllables, divided as who · le · so · me · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wholesomely" have?
"wholesomely" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "wholesomely" into syllables?
"wholesomely" is divided into syllables as: who · le · so · me · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "wholesomely"?
The Scrabble score for "wholesomely" is 22 points.
Using “wholesomely” in writing
"wholesomely" (who · le · so · me · 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, “wholesomely” 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.