How many syllables in prepubescent?

There are 4 syllables in the word prepubescent.

Divide prepubescent into syllables:

prepubescent (adjective):: of, relating to, being in, or occurring in the period of development immediately preceding puberty; adjective. (especially of human beings) at the age immediately before puberty; often marked by accelerated growth.

prepubertal

adult

experienced

grown

grown-up

mature

matured

of age

old

older

ripe

senile

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