How many syllables in “wooingly”?
syllables in "wooingly"
Word details
Syllables
2
wooin · gly
Letters
8
w · o · o · i · n · g · l · y
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “wooingly”
The word “wooingly” contains 2 syllables, divided as wooin · gly. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wooingly" have?
"wooingly" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wooingly" into syllables?
"wooingly" is divided into syllables as: wooin · gly.
What is the Scrabble score for "wooingly"?
The Scrabble score for "wooingly" is 15 points.
Using “wooingly” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wooingly" (wooin · gly) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “wooingly” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.