How many syllables in “prevaricating”?
syllables in "prevaricating"
Word details
Syllables
5
pre · va · ri · ca · ting
Letters
13
p · r · e · v · a · r · i · c · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “prevaricating”
The word “prevaricating” contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · va · ri · ca · ting. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "prevaricating" have?
"prevaricating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "prevaricating" into syllables?
"prevaricating" is divided into syllables as: pre · va · ri · ca · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "prevaricating"?
The Scrabble score for "prevaricating" is 21 points.
Using “prevaricating” in writing
"prevaricating" (pre · va · ri · ca · ting) 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, “prevaricating” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.