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How many syllables in “prothrombin”?

3

syllables in "prothrombin"

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Word details

Syllables

3

pro · throm · bin

Letters

11

p · r · o · t · h · r · o · m · b · i · n

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
o1
t1
h4
r1
o1
m3
b3
i1
n1

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About the word “prothrombin

The word prothrombin contains 3 syllables, divided as pro · throm · bin. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "prothrombin" have?

"prothrombin" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "prothrombin" into syllables?

"prothrombin" is divided into syllables as: pro · throm · bin.

What is the Scrabble score for "prothrombin"?

The Scrabble score for "prothrombin" is 20 points.

Using “prothrombin” in writing

Three-syllable words like "prothrombin" (pro · throm · bin) 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, prothrombin is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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