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How many syllables in “previsionary”?

5

syllables in "previsionary"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pre · vis · ion · ary

Letters

12

p · r · e · v · i · s · i · o · n · a · r · y

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
e1
v4
i1
s1
i1
o1
n1
a1
r1
y4

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About the word “previsionary

The word previsionary contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · vis · ion · ary. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "previsionary" have?

"previsionary" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "previsionary" into syllables?

"previsionary" is divided into syllables as: pre · vis · ion · ary.

What is the Scrabble score for "previsionary"?

The Scrabble score for "previsionary" is 20 points.

Using “previsionary” in writing

"previsionary" (pre · vis · ion · ary) 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, previsionary 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.

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