How many syllables in “psychobabble”?
syllables in "psychobabble"
Word details
Syllables
5
psy · cho · bab · ble
Letters
12
p · s · y · c · h · o · b · a · b · b · l · e
Scrabble
28
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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.