How many syllables in “psephologists”?
syllables in "psephologists"
Word details
Syllables
4
psep · ho · lo · gists
Letters
13
p · s · e · p · h · o · l · o · g · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
21
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About the word “psephologists”
The word “psephologists” contains 4 syllables, divided as psep · ho · lo · gists. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psephologists" have?
"psephologists" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "psephologists" into syllables?
"psephologists" is divided into syllables as: psep · ho · lo · gists.
What is the Scrabble score for "psephologists"?
The Scrabble score for "psephologists" is 21 points.
Using “psephologists” in writing
Four-syllable words like "psephologists" (psep · ho · lo · gists) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “psephologists” 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.