How many syllables in “peregrination”?
syllables in "peregrination"
Word details
Syllables
5
pere · grin · atio · n
Letters
13
p · e · r · e · g · r · i · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
16
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About the word “peregrination”
The word “peregrination” contains 5 syllables, divided as pere · grin · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "peregrination" have?
"peregrination" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "peregrination" into syllables?
"peregrination" is divided into syllables as: pere · grin · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "peregrination"?
The Scrabble score for "peregrination" is 16 points.
Using “peregrination” in writing
"peregrination" (pere · grin · atio · n) 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, “peregrination” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.