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How many syllables in “prehensility”?

5

syllables in "prehensility"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pre · hen · si · li · ty

Letters

12

p · r · e · h · e · n · s · i · l · i · t · y

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
e1
h4
e1
n1
s1
i1
l1
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “prehensility

The word prehensility contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · hen · si · li · ty. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "prehensility" have?

"prehensility" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "prehensility" into syllables?

"prehensility" is divided into syllables as: pre · hen · si · li · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "prehensility"?

The Scrabble score for "prehensility" is 20 points.

Using “prehensility” in writing

"prehensility" (pre · hen · si · li · ty) 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, prehensility 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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