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How many syllables in “prednisone”?

3

syllables in "prednisone"

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Word details

Syllables

3

pred · niso · ne

Letters

10

p · r · e · d · n · i · s · o · n · e

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
e1
d2
n1
i1
s1
o1
n1
e1

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About the word “prednisone

The word prednisone contains 3 syllables, divided as pred · niso · ne. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "prednisone" have?

"prednisone" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "prednisone" into syllables?

"prednisone" is divided into syllables as: pred · niso · ne.

What is the Scrabble score for "prednisone"?

The Scrabble score for "prednisone" is 13 points.

Using “prednisone” in writing

Three-syllable words like "prednisone" (pred · niso · ne) 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, prednisone 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.

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