How many syllables in “predator”?
syllables in "predator"
Word details
Syllables
3
pre · da · tor
Letters
8
p · r · e · d · a · t · o · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “predator”
The word “predator” contains 3 syllables, divided as pre · da · tor. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "predator" have?
"predator" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "predator" into syllables?
"predator" is divided into syllables as: pre · da · tor.
What is the Scrabble score for "predator"?
The Scrabble score for "predator" is 11 points.
Using “predator” in writing
Three-syllable words like "predator" (pre · da · tor) 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, “predator” is worth 11 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 “predator”
The letters in “predator” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: parroted, prorated, teardrop.