How many syllables in “hyperventilate”?
syllables in "hyperventilate"
Word details
Syllables
5
hyp · erv · ent · ila · te
Letters
14
h · y · p · e · r · v · e · n · t · i · l · a · t · e
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “hyperventilate”
The word “hyperventilate” contains 5 syllables, divided as hyp · erv · ent · ila · te. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hyperventilate" have?
"hyperventilate" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hyperventilate" into syllables?
"hyperventilate" is divided into syllables as: hyp · erv · ent · ila · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "hyperventilate"?
The Scrabble score for "hyperventilate" is 25 points.
Using “hyperventilate” in writing
"hyperventilate" (hyp · erv · ent · ila · te) 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, “hyperventilate” 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.