How many syllables in “imprecations”?
syllables in "imprecations"
Word details
Syllables
4
impr · ecat · ions
Letters
12
i · m · p · r · e · c · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “imprecations”
The word “imprecations” contains 4 syllables, divided as impr · ecat · ions. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "imprecations" have?
"imprecations" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "imprecations" into syllables?
"imprecations" is divided into syllables as: impr · ecat · ions.
What is the Scrabble score for "imprecations"?
The Scrabble score for "imprecations" is 18 points.
Using “imprecations” in writing
Four-syllable words like "imprecations" (impr · ecat · ions) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “imprecations” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “imprecations”
The letters in “imprecations” can be rearranged to spell one other word: importancies.