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How many syllables in “prolapses”?

2

syllables in "prolapses"

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Word details

Syllables

2

prola · pses

Letters

9

p · r · o · l · a · p · s · e · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
o1
l1
a1
p3
s1
e1
s1

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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.

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