How many syllables in “prolapses”?
syllables in "prolapses"
Word details
Syllables
2
prola · pses
Letters
9
p · r · o · l · a · p · s · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “prolapses”
The word “prolapses” contains 2 syllables, divided as prola · pses. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "prolapses" have?
"prolapses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "prolapses" into syllables?
"prolapses" is divided into syllables as: prola · pses.
What is the Scrabble score for "prolapses"?
The Scrabble score for "prolapses" is 13 points.
Using “prolapses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "prolapses" (prola · pses) 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, “prolapses” 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 “prolapses”
The letters in “prolapses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sapropels.