How many syllables in “prosthesis”?
syllables in "prosthesis"
Word details
Syllables
3
pros · the · sis
Letters
10
p · r · o · s · t · h · e · s · i · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “prosthesis”
The word “prosthesis” contains 3 syllables, divided as pros · the · sis. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "prosthesis" have?
"prosthesis" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "prosthesis" into syllables?
"prosthesis" is divided into syllables as: pros · the · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "prosthesis"?
The Scrabble score for "prosthesis" is 15 points.
Using “prosthesis” in writing
Three-syllable words like "prosthesis" (pros · the · sis) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “prosthesis” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “prosthesis”
The letters in “prosthesis” can be rearranged to spell one other word: storeships.