How many syllables in “premeditative”?
syllables in "premeditative"
Word details
Syllables
5
pre · med · ita · tiv · e
Letters
13
p · r · e · m · e · d · i · t · a · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
21
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About the word “premeditative”
The word “premeditative” contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · med · ita · tiv · e. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "premeditative" have?
"premeditative" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "premeditative" into syllables?
"premeditative" is divided into syllables as: pre · med · ita · tiv · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "premeditative"?
The Scrabble score for "premeditative" is 21 points.
Using “premeditative” in writing
"premeditative" (pre · med · ita · tiv · e) 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, “premeditative” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.