How many syllables in “polysyllables”?
syllables in "polysyllables"
Word details
Syllables
5
po · ly · syl · la · bles
Letters
13
p · o · l · y · s · y · l · l · a · b · l · e · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “polysyllables”
The word “polysyllables” contains 5 syllables, divided as po · ly · syl · la · bles. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "polysyllables" have?
"polysyllables" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "polysyllables" into syllables?
"polysyllables" is divided into syllables as: po · ly · syl · la · bles.
What is the Scrabble score for "polysyllables"?
The Scrabble score for "polysyllables" is 23 points.
Using “polysyllables” in writing
"polysyllables" (po · ly · syl · la · bles) 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, “polysyllables” 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.