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How many syllables in “prefabrication”?

5

syllables in "prefabrication"

prefabrication
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Word details

Syllables

5

pref · abri · cati · on

Letters

14

p · r · e · f · a · b · r · i · c · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
e1
f4
a1
b3
r1
i1
c3
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “prefabrication

The word prefabrication contains 5 syllables, divided as pref · abri · cati · on. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "prefabrication" have?

"prefabrication" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "prefabrication" into syllables?

"prefabrication" is divided into syllables as: pref · abri · cati · on.

What is the Scrabble score for "prefabrication"?

The Scrabble score for "prefabrication" is 23 points.

Using “prefabrication” in writing

"prefabrication" (pref · abri · cati · on) 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, prefabrication 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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