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How many syllables in “prone”?

1

syllable in "prone"

prone
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Word details

Syllables

1

prone

Letters

5

p · r · o · n · e

Scrabble

7

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
o1
n1
e1

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About the word “prone

The word prone contains 1 syllable, divided as prone. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "prone" have?

"prone" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "prone" into syllables?

"prone" is divided into syllables as: prone.

What is the Scrabble score for "prone"?

The Scrabble score for "prone" is 7 points.

Using “prone” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "prone" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, prone is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.

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