How many syllables in “precept”?
syllables in "precept"
Word details
Syllables
2
pre · cept
Letters
7
p · r · e · c · e · p · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “precept”
The word “precept” contains 2 syllables, divided as pre · cept. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "precept" have?
"precept" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "precept" into syllables?
"precept" is divided into syllables as: pre · cept.
What is the Scrabble score for "precept"?
The Scrabble score for "precept" is 13 points.
Using “precept” in writing
Two-syllable words like "precept" (pre · cept) 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, “precept” is worth 13 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 “precept”
The letters in “precept” can be rearranged to spell one other word: percept.