How many syllables in “geophysically”?
syllables in "geophysically"
Word details
Syllables
5
geop · hy · si · cal · ly
Letters
13
g · e · o · p · h · y · s · i · c · a · l · l · y
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “geophysically”
The word “geophysically” contains 5 syllables, divided as geop · hy · si · cal · ly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "geophysically" have?
"geophysically" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "geophysically" into syllables?
"geophysically" is divided into syllables as: geop · hy · si · cal · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "geophysically"?
The Scrabble score for "geophysically" is 27 points.
Using “geophysically” in writing
"geophysically" (geop · hy · si · cal · 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, “geophysically” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.