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How many syllables in “perambulating”?

5

syllables in "perambulating"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pe · ram · bu · la · ting

Letters

13

p · e · r · a · m · b · u · l · a · t · i · n · g

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
e1
r1
a1
m3
b3
u1
l1
a1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “perambulating

The word perambulating contains 5 syllables, divided as pe · ram · bu · la · ting. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "perambulating" have?

"perambulating" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "perambulating" into syllables?

"perambulating" is divided into syllables as: pe · ram · bu · la · ting.

What is the Scrabble score for "perambulating"?

The Scrabble score for "perambulating" is 20 points.

Using “perambulating” in writing

"perambulating" (pe · ram · bu · la · ting) 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, perambulating 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.

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