How many syllables in “psychiatric”?
syllables in "psychiatric"
Word details
Syllables
3
psyc · hia · tric
Letters
11
p · s · y · c · h · i · a · t · r · i · c
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “psychiatric”
The word “psychiatric” contains 3 syllables, divided as psyc · hia · tric. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psychiatric" have?
"psychiatric" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "psychiatric" into syllables?
"psychiatric" is divided into syllables as: psyc · hia · tric.
What is the Scrabble score for "psychiatric"?
The Scrabble score for "psychiatric" is 23 points.
Using “psychiatric” in writing
Three-syllable words like "psychiatric" (psyc · hia · tric) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “psychiatric” 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.