How many syllables in “prentices”?
syllables in "prentices"
Word details
Syllables
3
pren · ti · ces
Letters
9
p · r · e · n · t · i · c · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “prentices”
The word “prentices” contains 3 syllables, divided as pren · ti · ces. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "prentices" have?
"prentices" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "prentices" into syllables?
"prentices" is divided into syllables as: pren · ti · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "prentices"?
The Scrabble score for "prentices" is 13 points.
Using “prentices” in writing
Three-syllable words like "prentices" (pren · ti · ces) 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, “prentices” 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 “prentices”
The letters in “prentices” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: prescient, reinspect.