How many syllables in “prevaricator”?
syllables in "prevaricator"
Word details
Syllables
5
pre · va · ri · ca · tor
Letters
12
p · r · e · v · a · r · i · c · a · t · o · r
Scrabble
19
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About the word “prevaricator”
The word “prevaricator” contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · va · ri · ca · tor. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "prevaricator" have?
"prevaricator" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "prevaricator" into syllables?
"prevaricator" is divided into syllables as: pre · va · ri · ca · tor.
What is the Scrabble score for "prevaricator"?
The Scrabble score for "prevaricator" is 19 points.
Using “prevaricator” in writing
"prevaricator" (pre · va · ri · ca · tor) 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, “prevaricator” 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.