How many syllables in “hyperpyrexia”?
syllables in "hyperpyrexia"
Word details
Syllables
5
hy · per · py · re · xia
Letters
12
h · y · p · e · r · p · y · r · e · x · i · a
Scrabble
32
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About the word “hyperpyrexia”
The word “hyperpyrexia” contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · per · py · re · xia. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "hyperpyrexia" have?
"hyperpyrexia" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hyperpyrexia" into syllables?
"hyperpyrexia" is divided into syllables as: hy · per · py · re · xia.
What is the Scrabble score for "hyperpyrexia"?
The Scrabble score for "hyperpyrexia" is 32 points.
Using “hyperpyrexia” in writing
"hyperpyrexia" (hy · per · py · re · xia) 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, “hyperpyrexia” is worth 32 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.