How many syllables in “priciest”?
syllables in "priciest"
Word details
Syllables
2
pri · ciest
Letters
8
p · r · i · c · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “priciest”
The word “priciest” contains 2 syllables, divided as pri · ciest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "priciest" have?
"priciest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "priciest" into syllables?
"priciest" is divided into syllables as: pri · ciest.
What is the Scrabble score for "priciest"?
The Scrabble score for "priciest" is 12 points.
Using “priciest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "priciest" (pri · ciest) 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, “priciest” is worth 12 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 “priciest”
The letters in “priciest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: picrites.