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How many syllables in “hyperhidrosis”?

5

syllables in "hyperhidrosis"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · per · hi · dro · sis

Letters

13

h · y · p · e · r · h · i · d · r · o · s · i · s

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
p3
e1
r1
h4
i1
d2
r1
o1
s1
i1
s1

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About the word “hyperhidrosis

The word hyperhidrosis contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · per · hi · dro · sis. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hyperhidrosis" have?

"hyperhidrosis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hyperhidrosis" into syllables?

"hyperhidrosis" is divided into syllables as: hy · per · hi · dro · sis.

What is the Scrabble score for "hyperhidrosis"?

The Scrabble score for "hyperhidrosis" is 25 points.

Using “hyperhidrosis” in writing

"hyperhidrosis" (hy · per · hi · dro · sis) 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, hyperhidrosis is worth 25 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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