How many syllables in “progeny”?
syllables in "progeny"
Word details
Syllables
3
pro · ge · ny
Letters
7
p · r · o · g · e · n · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “progeny”
The word “progeny” contains 3 syllables, divided as pro · ge · ny. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "progeny" have?
"progeny" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "progeny" into syllables?
"progeny" is divided into syllables as: pro · ge · ny.
What is the Scrabble score for "progeny"?
The Scrabble score for "progeny" is 13 points.
Using “progeny” in writing
Three-syllable words like "progeny" (pro · ge · ny) 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, “progeny” 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 “progeny”
The letters in “progeny” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pyrogen.