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How many syllables in “hydrostatic”?

4

syllables in "hydrostatic"

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Word details

Syllables

4

hy · dro · sta · tic

Letters

11

h · y · d · r · o · s · t · a · t · i · c

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
d2
r1
o1
s1
t1
a1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “hydrostatic

The word hydrostatic contains 4 syllables, divided as hy · dro · sta · tic. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hydrostatic" have?

"hydrostatic" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "hydrostatic" into syllables?

"hydrostatic" is divided into syllables as: hy · dro · sta · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "hydrostatic"?

The Scrabble score for "hydrostatic" is 20 points.

Using “hydrostatic” in writing

Four-syllable words like "hydrostatic" (hy · dro · sta · tic) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, hydrostatic is worth 20 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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