How many syllables in “peripatetics”?
syllables in "peripatetics"
Word details
Syllables
5
pe · ri · pa · te · tics
Letters
12
p · e · r · i · p · a · t · e · t · i · c · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “peripatetics”
The word “peripatetics” contains 5 syllables, divided as pe · ri · pa · te · tics. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "peripatetics" have?
"peripatetics" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "peripatetics" into syllables?
"peripatetics" is divided into syllables as: pe · ri · pa · te · tics.
What is the Scrabble score for "peripatetics"?
The Scrabble score for "peripatetics" is 18 points.
Using “peripatetics” in writing
"peripatetics" (pe · ri · pa · te · tics) 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, “peripatetics” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “peripatetics”
The letters in “peripatetics” can be rearranged to spell one other word: precipitates.