How many syllables in “pretelevision”?
syllables in "pretelevision"
Word details
Syllables
5
pret · elev · isio · n
Letters
13
p · r · e · t · e · l · e · v · i · s · i · o · n
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “pretelevision”
The word “pretelevision” contains 5 syllables, divided as pret · elev · isio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "pretelevision" have?
"pretelevision" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pretelevision" into syllables?
"pretelevision" is divided into syllables as: pret · elev · isio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "pretelevision"?
The Scrabble score for "pretelevision" is 18 points.
Using “pretelevision” in writing
"pretelevision" (pret · elev · isio · n) 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, “pretelevision” 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.