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