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How many syllables in “predetermining”?

5

syllables in "predetermining"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pre · de · ter · mi · ning

Letters

14

p · r · e · d · e · t · e · r · m · i · n · i · n · g

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
e1
d2
e1
t1
e1
r1
m3
i1
n1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “predetermining

The word predetermining contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · de · ter · mi · ning. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "predetermining" have?

"predetermining" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "predetermining" into syllables?

"predetermining" is divided into syllables as: pre · de · ter · mi · ning.

What is the Scrabble score for "predetermining"?

The Scrabble score for "predetermining" is 20 points.

Using “predetermining” in writing

"predetermining" (pre · de · ter · mi · ning) 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, predetermining 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.

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