How many syllables in “predate”?
syllables in "predate"
Word details
Syllables
2
pred · ate
Letters
7
p · r · e · d · a · t · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “predate”
The word “predate” contains 2 syllables, divided as pred · ate. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "predate" have?
"predate" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "predate" into syllables?
"predate" is divided into syllables as: pred · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "predate"?
The Scrabble score for "predate" is 10 points.
Using “predate” in writing
Two-syllable words like "predate" (pred · ate) 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, “predate” is worth 10 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 “predate”
The letters in “predate” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: adepter, retaped, tapered.