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How many syllables in “prefabricates”?

5

syllables in "prefabricates"

prefabricates
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Word details

Syllables

5

pre · fa · bri · ca · tes

Letters

13

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

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
e1
f4
a1
b3
r1
i1
c3
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “prefabricates

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

FAQ

How many syllables does "prefabricates" have?

"prefabricates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "prefabricates" into syllables?

"prefabricates" is divided into syllables as: pre · fa · bri · ca · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "prefabricates"?

The Scrabble score for "prefabricates" is 22 points.

Using “prefabricates” in writing

"prefabricates" (pre · fa · bri · ca · tes) 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, prefabricates is worth 22 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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