How many syllables in “psi”?
syllable in "psi"
Word details
Syllables
1
psi
Letters
3
p · s · i
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “psi”
The word “psi” contains 1 syllable, divided as psi. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psi" have?
"psi" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "psi" into syllables?
"psi" is divided into syllables as: psi.
What is the Scrabble score for "psi"?
The Scrabble score for "psi" is 5 points.
Using “psi” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "psi" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “psi” is worth 5 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “psi”
The letters in “psi” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: pis, sip.