How many syllables in “peregrinate”?
syllables in "peregrinate"
Word details
Syllables
4
per · egr · ina · te
Letters
11
p · e · r · e · g · r · i · n · a · t · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “peregrinate”
The word “peregrinate” contains 4 syllables, divided as per · egr · ina · te. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "peregrinate" have?
"peregrinate" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "peregrinate" into syllables?
"peregrinate" is divided into syllables as: per · egr · ina · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "peregrinate"?
The Scrabble score for "peregrinate" is 14 points.
Using “peregrinate” in writing
Four-syllable words like "peregrinate" (per · egr · ina · te) 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, “peregrinate” is worth 14 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 “peregrinate”
The letters in “peregrinate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rerepeating.