How many syllables in “psychoanalysis”?
syllables in "psychoanalysis"
Word details
Syllables
5
psyc · hoa · na · ly · sis
Letters
14
p · s · y · c · h · o · a · n · a · l · y · s · i · s
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “psychoanalysis”
The word “psychoanalysis” contains 5 syllables, divided as psyc · hoa · na · ly · sis. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psychoanalysis" have?
"psychoanalysis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "psychoanalysis" into syllables?
"psychoanalysis" is divided into syllables as: psyc · hoa · na · ly · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "psychoanalysis"?
The Scrabble score for "psychoanalysis" is 27 points.
Using “psychoanalysis” in writing
"psychoanalysis" (psyc · hoa · na · ly · sis) 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, “psychoanalysis” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.