How many syllables in “procrastinating”?
syllables in "procrastinating"
Word details
Syllables
5
pro · cra · sti · na · ting
Letters
15
p · r · o · c · r · a · s · t · i · n · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
20
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About the word “procrastinating”
The word “procrastinating” contains 5 syllables, divided as pro · cra · sti · na · ting. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "procrastinating" have?
"procrastinating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "procrastinating" into syllables?
"procrastinating" is divided into syllables as: pro · cra · sti · na · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "procrastinating"?
The Scrabble score for "procrastinating" is 20 points.
Using “procrastinating” in writing
"procrastinating" (pro · cra · sti · na · ting) 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, “procrastinating” 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.