How many syllables in “precedent”?
syllables in "precedent"
Word details
Syllables
3
pre · ce · dent
Letters
9
p · r · e · c · e · d · e · n · t
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “precedent”
The word “precedent” contains 3 syllables, divided as pre · ce · dent. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "precedent" have?
"precedent" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "precedent" into syllables?
"precedent" is divided into syllables as: pre · ce · dent.
What is the Scrabble score for "precedent"?
The Scrabble score for "precedent" is 14 points.
Using “precedent” in writing
Three-syllable words like "precedent" (pre · ce · dent) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “precedent” is worth 14 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 “precedent”
The letters in “precedent” can be rearranged to spell one other word: precented.