How many syllables in “provisionary”?
syllables in "provisionary"
Word details
Syllables
5
pro · vis · ion · ary
Letters
12
p · r · o · v · i · s · i · o · n · a · r · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “provisionary”
The word “provisionary” contains 5 syllables, divided as pro · vis · ion · ary. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "provisionary" have?
"provisionary" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "provisionary" into syllables?
"provisionary" is divided into syllables as: pro · vis · ion · ary.
What is the Scrabble score for "provisionary"?
The Scrabble score for "provisionary" is 20 points.
Using “provisionary” in writing
"provisionary" (pro · 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, “provisionary” 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.