How many syllables in “tergiversations”?
syllables in "tergiversations"
Word details
Syllables
5
terg · iver · sati · ons
Letters
15
t · e · r · g · i · v · e · r · s · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “tergiversations”
The word “tergiversations” contains 5 syllables, divided as terg · iver · sati · ons. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "tergiversations" have?
"tergiversations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "tergiversations" into syllables?
"tergiversations" is divided into syllables as: terg · iver · sati · ons.
What is the Scrabble score for "tergiversations"?
The Scrabble score for "tergiversations" is 19 points.
Using “tergiversations” in writing
"tergiversations" (terg · iver · sati · ons) 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, “tergiversations” 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.