How many syllables in “prevaricates”?
syllables in "prevaricates"
Word details
Syllables
5
pre · va · ri · ca · tes
Letters
12
p · r · e · v · a · r · i · c · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “prevaricates”
The word “prevaricates” contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · va · ri · ca · tes. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "prevaricates" have?
"prevaricates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "prevaricates" into syllables?
"prevaricates" is divided into syllables as: pre · va · ri · ca · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "prevaricates"?
The Scrabble score for "prevaricates" is 19 points.
Using “prevaricates” in writing
"prevaricates" (pre · va · ri · ca · tes) 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, “prevaricates” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.