How many syllables in “perambulations”?
syllables in "perambulations"
Word details
Syllables
5
pera · mbul · atio · ns
Letters
14
p · e · r · a · m · b · u · l · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “perambulations”
The word “perambulations” contains 5 syllables, divided as pera · mbul · atio · ns. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "perambulations" have?
"perambulations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "perambulations" into syllables?
"perambulations" is divided into syllables as: pera · mbul · atio · ns.
What is the Scrabble score for "perambulations"?
The Scrabble score for "perambulations" is 20 points.
Using “perambulations” in writing
"perambulations" (pera · mbul · atio · ns) 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, “perambulations” 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.