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How many syllables in “psychobabble”?

5

syllables in "psychobabble"

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Word details

Syllables

5

psy · cho · bab · ble

Letters

12

p · s · y · c · h · o · b · a · b · b · l · e

Scrabble

28

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
s1
y4
c3
h4
o1
b3
a1
b3
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “psychobabble

The word psychobabble contains 5 syllables, divided as psy · cho · bab · ble. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "psychobabble" have?

"psychobabble" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "psychobabble" into syllables?

"psychobabble" is divided into syllables as: psy · cho · bab · ble.

What is the Scrabble score for "psychobabble"?

The Scrabble score for "psychobabble" is 28 points.

Using “psychobabble” in writing

"psychobabble" (psy · cho · bab · ble) 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, psychobabble is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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