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How many syllables in “behavioristic”?

5

syllables in "behavioristic"

behavioristic
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Word details

Syllables

5

be · ha · vio · ri · stic

Letters

13

b · e · h · a · v · i · o · r · i · s · t · i · c

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
e1
h4
a1
v4
i1
o1
r1
i1
s1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “behavioristic

The word behavioristic contains 5 syllables, divided as be · ha · vio · ri · stic. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "behavioristic" have?

"behavioristic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "behavioristic" into syllables?

"behavioristic" is divided into syllables as: be · ha · vio · ri · stic.

What is the Scrabble score for "behavioristic"?

The Scrabble score for "behavioristic" is 23 points.

Using “behavioristic” in writing

"behavioristic" (be · ha · vio · ri · stic) 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, behavioristic is worth 23 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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