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How many syllables in “polysynaptic”?

5

syllables in "polysynaptic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

po · ly · sy · nap · tic

Letters

12

p · o · l · y · s · y · n · a · p · t · i · c

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
o1
l1
y4
s1
y4
n1
a1
p3
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “polysynaptic

The word polysynaptic contains 5 syllables, divided as po · ly · sy · nap · tic. It has 12 letters.

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How many syllables does "polysynaptic" have?

"polysynaptic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "polysynaptic" into syllables?

"polysynaptic" is divided into syllables as: po · ly · sy · nap · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "polysynaptic"?

The Scrabble score for "polysynaptic" is 24 points.

Using “polysynaptic” in writing

"polysynaptic" (po · ly · sy · nap · 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, polysynaptic is worth 24 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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