How many syllables in “prevaricators”?
syllables in "prevaricators"
Word details
Syllables
5
pre · va · ri · ca · tors
Letters
13
p · r · e · v · a · r · i · c · a · t · o · r · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “prevaricators”
The word “prevaricators” contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · va · ri · ca · tors. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "prevaricators" have?
"prevaricators" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "prevaricators" into syllables?
"prevaricators" is divided into syllables as: pre · va · ri · ca · tors.
What is the Scrabble score for "prevaricators"?
The Scrabble score for "prevaricators" is 20 points.
Using “prevaricators” in writing
"prevaricators" (pre · va · ri · ca · tors) 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, “prevaricators” 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.