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How many syllables in “hyperkinesis”?

5

syllables in "hyperkinesis"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · per · ki · ne · sis

Letters

12

h · y · p · e · r · k · i · n · e · s · i · s

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
p3
e1
r1
k5
i1
n1
e1
s1
i1
s1

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About the word “hyperkinesis

The word hyperkinesis contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · per · ki · ne · sis. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hyperkinesis" have?

"hyperkinesis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hyperkinesis" into syllables?

"hyperkinesis" is divided into syllables as: hy · per · ki · ne · sis.

What is the Scrabble score for "hyperkinesis"?

The Scrabble score for "hyperkinesis" is 24 points.

Using “hyperkinesis” in writing

"hyperkinesis" (hy · per · ki · ne · 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, hyperkinesis is worth 24 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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