How many syllables in “prolegomenon”?
syllables in "prolegomenon"
Word details
Syllables
5
pro · le · go · me · non
Letters
12
p · r · o · l · e · g · o · m · e · n · o · n
Scrabble
17
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About the word “prolegomenon”
The word “prolegomenon” contains 5 syllables, divided as pro · le · go · me · non. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "prolegomenon" have?
"prolegomenon" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "prolegomenon" into syllables?
"prolegomenon" is divided into syllables as: pro · le · go · me · non.
What is the Scrabble score for "prolegomenon"?
The Scrabble score for "prolegomenon" is 17 points.
Using “prolegomenon” in writing
"prolegomenon" (pro · le · go · me · non) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “prolegomenon” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.