How many syllables in “antipsychotic”?
syllables in "antipsychotic"
Word details
Syllables
5
an · tip · syc · ho · tic
Letters
13
a · n · t · i · p · s · y · c · h · o · t · i · c
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “antipsychotic”
The word “antipsychotic” contains 5 syllables, divided as an · tip · syc · ho · tic. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "antipsychotic" have?
"antipsychotic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "antipsychotic" into syllables?
"antipsychotic" is divided into syllables as: an · tip · syc · ho · tic.
What is the Scrabble score for "antipsychotic"?
The Scrabble score for "antipsychotic" is 25 points.
Using “antipsychotic” in writing
"antipsychotic" (an · tip · syc · ho · tic) 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, “antipsychotic” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.