How many syllables in “metempsychosis”?
syllables in "metempsychosis"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · tem · psyc · ho · sis
Letters
14
m · e · t · e · m · p · s · y · c · h · o · s · i · s
Scrabble
28
points
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About the word “metempsychosis”
The word “metempsychosis” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · tem · psyc · ho · sis. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metempsychosis" have?
"metempsychosis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metempsychosis" into syllables?
"metempsychosis" is divided into syllables as: me · tem · psyc · ho · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "metempsychosis"?
The Scrabble score for "metempsychosis" is 28 points.
Using “metempsychosis” in writing
"metempsychosis" (me · tem · psyc · ho · 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, “metempsychosis” is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.