How many syllables in “empathic”?
syllables in "empathic"
Word details
Syllables
3
em · pat · hic
Letters
8
e · m · p · a · t · h · i · c
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “empathic”
The word “empathic” contains 3 syllables, divided as em · pat · hic. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "empathic" have?
"empathic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "empathic" into syllables?
"empathic" is divided into syllables as: em · pat · hic.
What is the Scrabble score for "empathic"?
The Scrabble score for "empathic" is 17 points.
Using “empathic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "empathic" (em · pat · hic) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “empathic” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “empathic”
The letters in “empathic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: emphatic.