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How many syllables in “cryptanalysis”?

5

syllables in "cryptanalysis"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cryp · ta · na · ly · sis

Letters

13

c · r · y · p · t · a · n · a · l · y · s · i · s

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
r1
y4
p3
t1
a1
n1
a1
l1
y4
s1
i1
s1

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About the word “cryptanalysis

The word cryptanalysis contains 5 syllables, divided as cryp · ta · na · ly · sis. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cryptanalysis" have?

"cryptanalysis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cryptanalysis" into syllables?

"cryptanalysis" is divided into syllables as: cryp · ta · na · ly · sis.

What is the Scrabble score for "cryptanalysis"?

The Scrabble score for "cryptanalysis" is 23 points.

Using “cryptanalysis” in writing

"cryptanalysis" (cryp · ta · na · ly · sis) 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, cryptanalysis 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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