How many syllables in “brachycephaly”?
syllables in "brachycephaly"
Word details
Syllables
5
brac · hy · cep · ha · ly
Letters
13
b · r · a · c · h · y · c · e · p · h · a · l · y
Scrabble
33
points
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About the word “brachycephaly”
The word “brachycephaly” contains 5 syllables, divided as brac · hy · cep · ha · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "brachycephaly" have?
"brachycephaly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "brachycephaly" into syllables?
"brachycephaly" is divided into syllables as: brac · hy · cep · ha · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "brachycephaly"?
The Scrabble score for "brachycephaly" is 33 points.
Using “brachycephaly” in writing
"brachycephaly" (brac · hy · cep · ha · ly) 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, “brachycephaly” is worth 33 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.