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How many syllables in “prerogatives”?

5

syllables in "prerogatives"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pre · ro · ga · ti · ves

Letters

12

p · r · e · r · o · g · a · t · i · v · e · s

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
e1
r1
o1
g2
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1
s1

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About the word “prerogatives

The word prerogatives contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · ro · ga · ti · ves. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "prerogatives" have?

"prerogatives" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "prerogatives" into syllables?

"prerogatives" is divided into syllables as: pre · ro · ga · ti · ves.

What is the Scrabble score for "prerogatives"?

The Scrabble score for "prerogatives" is 18 points.

Using “prerogatives” in writing

"prerogatives" (pre · ro · ga · ti · ves) 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, prerogatives is worth 18 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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