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How many syllables in “hydroxyzine”?

4

syllables in "hydroxyzine"

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Word details

Syllables

4

hyd · rox · yzi · ne

Letters

11

h · y · d · r · o · x · y · z · i · n · e

Scrabble

37

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
d2
r1
o1
x8
y4
z10
i1
n1
e1

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About the word “hydroxyzine

The word hydroxyzine contains 4 syllables, divided as hyd · rox · yzi · ne. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hydroxyzine" have?

"hydroxyzine" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "hydroxyzine" into syllables?

"hydroxyzine" is divided into syllables as: hyd · rox · yzi · ne.

What is the Scrabble score for "hydroxyzine"?

The Scrabble score for "hydroxyzine" is 37 points.

Using “hydroxyzine” in writing

Four-syllable words like "hydroxyzine" (hyd · rox · yzi · ne) 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, hydroxyzine is worth 37 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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