How many syllables in “imprecatory”?
syllables in "imprecatory"
Word details
Syllables
5
im · pre · ca · to · ry
Letters
11
i · m · p · r · e · c · a · t · o · r · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “imprecatory”
The word “imprecatory” contains 5 syllables, divided as im · pre · ca · to · ry. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "imprecatory" have?
"imprecatory" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "imprecatory" into syllables?
"imprecatory" is divided into syllables as: im · pre · ca · to · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "imprecatory"?
The Scrabble score for "imprecatory" is 20 points.
Using “imprecatory” in writing
"imprecatory" (im · pre · ca · to · ry) 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, “imprecatory” is worth 20 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 “imprecatory”
The letters in “imprecatory” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cryptomeria.