How many syllables in “precepts”?
syllables in "precepts"
Word details
Syllables
2
pre · cepts
Letters
8
p · r · e · c · e · p · t · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “precepts”
The word “precepts” contains 2 syllables, divided as pre · cepts. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "precepts" have?
"precepts" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "precepts" into syllables?
"precepts" is divided into syllables as: pre · cepts.
What is the Scrabble score for "precepts"?
The Scrabble score for "precepts" is 14 points.
Using “precepts” in writing
Two-syllable words like "precepts" (pre · cepts) 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, “precepts” 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 “precepts”
The letters in “precepts” can be rearranged to spell one other word: percepts.