How many syllables in “probabilities”?
syllables in "probabilities"
Word details
Syllables
5
pro · ba · bi · li · ties
Letters
13
p · r · o · b · a · b · i · l · i · t · i · e · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “probabilities”
The word “probabilities” contains 5 syllables, divided as pro · ba · bi · li · ties. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "probabilities" have?
"probabilities" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "probabilities" into syllables?
"probabilities" is divided into syllables as: pro · ba · bi · li · ties.
What is the Scrabble score for "probabilities"?
The Scrabble score for "probabilities" is 19 points.
Using “probabilities” in writing
"probabilities" (pro · ba · bi · li · ties) 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, “probabilities” 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.