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How many syllables in “hyperarousal”?

5

syllables in "hyperarousal"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · pe · ra · rou · sal

Letters

12

h · y · p · e · r · a · r · o · u · s · a · l

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
p3
e1
r1
a1
r1
o1
u1
s1
a1
l1

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About the word “hyperarousal

The word hyperarousal contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · pe · ra · rou · sal. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hyperarousal" have?

"hyperarousal" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hyperarousal" into syllables?

"hyperarousal" is divided into syllables as: hy · pe · ra · rou · sal.

What is the Scrabble score for "hyperarousal"?

The Scrabble score for "hyperarousal" is 20 points.

Using “hyperarousal” in writing

"hyperarousal" (hy · pe · ra · rou · sal) 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, hyperarousal 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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