How many syllables in “precisest”?
syllables in "precisest"
Word details
Syllables
3
pre · ci · sest
Letters
9
p · r · e · c · i · s · e · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “precisest”
The word “precisest” contains 3 syllables, divided as pre · ci · sest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "precisest" have?
"precisest" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "precisest" into syllables?
"precisest" is divided into syllables as: pre · ci · sest.
What is the Scrabble score for "precisest"?
The Scrabble score for "precisest" is 13 points.
Using “precisest” in writing
Three-syllable words like "precisest" (pre · ci · sest) 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, “precisest” 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 “precisest”
The letters in “precisest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tricepses.