How many syllables in “orthopsychiatric”?
syllables in "orthopsychiatric"
Word details
Syllables
5
or · thop · syc · hia · tric
Letters
16
o · r · t · h · o · p · s · y · c · h · i · a · t · r · i · c
Scrabble
31
points
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About the word “orthopsychiatric”
The word “orthopsychiatric” contains 5 syllables, divided as or · thop · syc · hia · tric. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "orthopsychiatric" have?
"orthopsychiatric" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "orthopsychiatric" into syllables?
"orthopsychiatric" is divided into syllables as: or · thop · syc · hia · tric.
What is the Scrabble score for "orthopsychiatric"?
The Scrabble score for "orthopsychiatric" is 31 points.
Using “orthopsychiatric” in writing
"orthopsychiatric" (or · thop · syc · hia · tric) 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, “orthopsychiatric” is worth 31 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.