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How many syllables in “premaritally”?

5

syllables in "premaritally"

premaritally
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Word details

Syllables

5

pre · ma · ri · tal · ly

Letters

12

p · r · e · m · a · r · i · t · a · l · l · y

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
e1
m3
a1
r1
i1
t1
a1
l1
l1
y4

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About the word “premaritally

The word premaritally contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · ma · ri · tal · ly. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "premaritally" have?

"premaritally" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "premaritally" into syllables?

"premaritally" is divided into syllables as: pre · ma · ri · tal · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "premaritally"?

The Scrabble score for "premaritally" is 19 points.

Using “premaritally” in writing

"premaritally" (pre · ma · ri · tal · ly) 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, premaritally is worth 19 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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