How many syllables in “percent”?
syllables in "percent"
Word details
Syllables
2
per · cent
Letters
7
p · e · r · c · e · n · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “percent”
The word “percent” contains 2 syllables, divided as per · cent. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "percent" have?
"percent" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "percent" into syllables?
"percent" is divided into syllables as: per · cent.
What is the Scrabble score for "percent"?
The Scrabble score for "percent" is 11 points.
Using “percent” in writing
Two-syllable words like "percent" (per · cent) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “percent” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “percent”
The letters in “percent” can be rearranged to spell one other word: precent.