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