How many syllables in “prepositional”?
syllables in "prepositional"
Word details
Syllables
5
prep · osit · iona · l
Letters
13
p · r · e · p · o · s · i · t · i · o · n · a · l
Scrabble
17
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About the word “prepositional”
The word “prepositional” contains 5 syllables, divided as prep · osit · iona · l. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "prepositional" have?
"prepositional" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "prepositional" into syllables?
"prepositional" is divided into syllables as: prep · osit · iona · l.
What is the Scrabble score for "prepositional"?
The Scrabble score for "prepositional" is 17 points.
Using “prepositional” in writing
"prepositional" (prep · osit · iona · l) 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, “prepositional” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.