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How many syllables in “predicatory”?

5

syllables in "predicatory"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pre · di · ca · to · ry

Letters

11

p · r · e · d · i · c · a · t · o · r · y

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
e1
d2
i1
c3
a1
t1
o1
r1
y4

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About the word “predicatory

The word predicatory contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · di · ca · to · ry. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "predicatory" have?

"predicatory" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "predicatory" into syllables?

"predicatory" is divided into syllables as: pre · di · ca · to · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "predicatory"?

The Scrabble score for "predicatory" is 19 points.

Using “predicatory” in writing

"predicatory" (pre · di · ca · to · ry) 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, predicatory is worth 19 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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