How many syllables in “psychiatry”?
syllables in "psychiatry"
Word details
Syllables
3
psyc · hia · try
Letters
10
p · s · y · c · h · i · a · t · r · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “psychiatry”
The word “psychiatry” contains 3 syllables, divided as psyc · hia · try. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psychiatry" have?
"psychiatry" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "psychiatry" into syllables?
"psychiatry" is divided into syllables as: psyc · hia · try.
What is the Scrabble score for "psychiatry"?
The Scrabble score for "psychiatry" is 23 points.
Using “psychiatry” in writing
Three-syllable words like "psychiatry" (psyc · hia · try) 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, “psychiatry” 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.