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How many syllables in “parasynthetic”?

5

syllables in "parasynthetic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pa · ra · syn · the · tic

Letters

13

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

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
a1
r1
a1
s1
y4
n1
t1
h4
e1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “parasynthetic

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

FAQ

How many syllables does "parasynthetic" have?

"parasynthetic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "parasynthetic" into syllables?

"parasynthetic" is divided into syllables as: pa · ra · syn · the · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "parasynthetic"?

The Scrabble score for "parasynthetic" is 23 points.

Using “parasynthetic” in writing

"parasynthetic" (pa · ra · syn · the · tic) 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, parasynthetic is worth 23 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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