How many syllables in “primes”?
syllables in "primes"
Word details
Syllables
2
pri · mes
Letters
6
p · r · i · m · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “primes”
The word “primes” contains 2 syllables, divided as pri · mes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "primes" have?
"primes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "primes" into syllables?
"primes" is divided into syllables as: pri · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "primes"?
The Scrabble score for "primes" is 10 points.
Using “primes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "primes" (pri · mes) 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, “primes” is worth 10 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 “primes”
The letters in “primes” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: simper, spirem.