How many syllables in “orthopsychiatrist”?
syllables in "orthopsychiatrist"
Word details
Syllables
5
or · thop · syc · hia · trist
Letters
17
o · r · t · h · o · p · s · y · c · h · i · a · t · r · i · s · t
Scrabble
30
points
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About the word “orthopsychiatrist”
The word “orthopsychiatrist” contains 5 syllables, divided as or · thop · syc · hia · trist. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "orthopsychiatrist" have?
"orthopsychiatrist" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "orthopsychiatrist" into syllables?
"orthopsychiatrist" is divided into syllables as: or · thop · syc · hia · trist.
What is the Scrabble score for "orthopsychiatrist"?
The Scrabble score for "orthopsychiatrist" is 30 points.
Using “orthopsychiatrist” in writing
"orthopsychiatrist" (or · thop · syc · hia · trist) 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, “orthopsychiatrist” is worth 30 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.