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How many syllables in “prefabricated”?

5

syllables in "prefabricated"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pre · fa · bri · ca · ted

Letters

13

p · r · e · f · a · b · r · i · c · a · t · e · d

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
e1
f4
a1
b3
r1
i1
c3
a1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “prefabricated

The word prefabricated contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · fa · bri · ca · ted. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "prefabricated" have?

"prefabricated" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "prefabricated" into syllables?

"prefabricated" is divided into syllables as: pre · fa · bri · ca · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "prefabricated"?

The Scrabble score for "prefabricated" is 23 points.

Using “prefabricated” in writing

"prefabricated" (pre · fa · bri · ca · ted) 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, prefabricated is worth 23 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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