How many syllables in “prevarication”?
syllables in "prevarication"
Word details
Syllables
5
prev · aric · atio · n
Letters
13
p · r · e · v · a · r · i · c · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
20
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About the word “prevarication”
The word “prevarication” contains 5 syllables, divided as prev · aric · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "prevarication" have?
"prevarication" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "prevarication" into syllables?
"prevarication" is divided into syllables as: prev · aric · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "prevarication"?
The Scrabble score for "prevarication" is 20 points.
Using “prevarication” in writing
"prevarication" (prev · aric · atio · 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, “prevarication” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.