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How many syllables in “preformulates”?

5

syllables in "preformulates"

preformulates
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Word details

Syllables

5

pre · for · mu · la · tes

Letters

13

p · r · e · f · o · r · m · u · l · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
e1
f4
o1
r1
m3
u1
l1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “preformulates

The word preformulates contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · for · mu · la · tes. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "preformulates" have?

"preformulates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "preformulates" into syllables?

"preformulates" is divided into syllables as: pre · for · mu · la · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "preformulates"?

The Scrabble score for "preformulates" is 20 points.

Using “preformulates” in writing

"preformulates" (pre · for · mu · la · 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, preformulates 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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