How many syllables in “hydrocephalies”?
syllables in "hydrocephalies"
Word details
Syllables
5
hy · dro · cep · ha · lies
Letters
14
h · y · d · r · o · c · e · p · h · a · l · i · e · s
Scrabble
28
points
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About the word “hydrocephalies”
The word “hydrocephalies” contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · dro · cep · ha · lies. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hydrocephalies" have?
"hydrocephalies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hydrocephalies" into syllables?
"hydrocephalies" is divided into syllables as: hy · dro · cep · ha · lies.
What is the Scrabble score for "hydrocephalies"?
The Scrabble score for "hydrocephalies" is 28 points.
Using “hydrocephalies” in writing
"hydrocephalies" (hy · dro · cep · ha · lies) 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, “hydrocephalies” is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.