How many syllables in “prolegomenous”?
syllables in "prolegomenous"
Word details
Syllables
5
pro · le · go · me · nous
Letters
13
p · r · o · l · e · g · o · m · e · n · o · u · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “prolegomenous”
The word “prolegomenous” contains 5 syllables, divided as pro · le · go · me · nous. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "prolegomenous" have?
"prolegomenous" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "prolegomenous" into syllables?
"prolegomenous" is divided into syllables as: pro · le · go · me · nous.
What is the Scrabble score for "prolegomenous"?
The Scrabble score for "prolegomenous" is 18 points.
Using “prolegomenous” in writing
"prolegomenous" (pro · le · go · me · nous) 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, “prolegomenous” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.