How many syllables in “peregrinating”?
syllables in "peregrinating"
Word details
Syllables
5
pe · re · gri · na · ting
Letters
13
p · e · r · e · g · r · i · n · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “peregrinating”
The word “peregrinating” contains 5 syllables, divided as pe · re · gri · na · ting. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "peregrinating" have?
"peregrinating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "peregrinating" into syllables?
"peregrinating" is divided into syllables as: pe · re · gri · na · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "peregrinating"?
The Scrabble score for "peregrinating" is 17 points.
Using “peregrinating” in writing
"peregrinating" (pe · re · gri · na · 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, “peregrinating” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.