How many syllables in “preovulatory”?
syllables in "preovulatory"
Word details
Syllables
5
preo · vu · la · to · ry
Letters
12
p · r · e · o · v · u · l · a · t · o · r · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “preovulatory”
The word “preovulatory” contains 5 syllables, divided as preo · vu · la · to · ry. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "preovulatory" have?
"preovulatory" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "preovulatory" into syllables?
"preovulatory" is divided into syllables as: preo · vu · la · to · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "preovulatory"?
The Scrabble score for "preovulatory" is 20 points.
Using “preovulatory” in writing
"preovulatory" (preo · vu · la · to · ry) 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, “preovulatory” 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.