How many syllables in “hypnotic”?
syllables in "hypnotic"
Word details
Syllables
3
hyp · no · tic
Letters
8
h · y · p · n · o · t · i · c
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “hypnotic”
The word “hypnotic” contains 3 syllables, divided as hyp · no · tic. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hypnotic" have?
"hypnotic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hypnotic" into syllables?
"hypnotic" is divided into syllables as: hyp · no · tic.
What is the Scrabble score for "hypnotic"?
The Scrabble score for "hypnotic" is 18 points.
Using “hypnotic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hypnotic" (hyp · no · tic) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “hypnotic” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “hypnotic”
The letters in “hypnotic” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: phytonic, pythonic, typhonic.