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How many syllables in “parasynthesis”?

5

syllables in "parasynthesis"

parasynthesis
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Word details

Syllables

5

pa · ra · syn · the · sis

Letters

13

p · a · r · a · s · y · n · t · h · e · s · i · s

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
a1
r1
a1
s1
y4
n1
t1
h4
e1
s1
i1
s1

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About the word “parasynthesis

The word parasynthesis contains 5 syllables, divided as pa · ra · syn · the · sis. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "parasynthesis" have?

"parasynthesis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "parasynthesis" into syllables?

"parasynthesis" is divided into syllables as: pa · ra · syn · the · sis.

What is the Scrabble score for "parasynthesis"?

The Scrabble score for "parasynthesis" is 21 points.

Using “parasynthesis” in writing

"parasynthesis" (pa · ra · syn · the · 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, parasynthesis is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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