How many syllables in “yearly”?
syllables in "yearly"
Word details
Syllables
2
year · ly
Letters
6
y · e · a · r · l · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “yearly”
The word “yearly” contains 2 syllables, divided as year · ly. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "yearly" have?
"yearly" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "yearly" into syllables?
"yearly" is divided into syllables as: year · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "yearly"?
The Scrabble score for "yearly" is 12 points.
Using “yearly” in writing
Two-syllable words like "yearly" (year · ly) 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, “yearly” is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “yearly”
The letters in “yearly” can be rearranged to spell one other word: yarely.