How many syllables in “psychobiology”?
syllables in "psychobiology"
Word details
Syllables
5
psyc · ho · bio · lo · gy
Letters
13
p · s · y · c · h · o · b · i · o · l · o · g · y
Scrabble
29
points
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About the word “psychobiology”
The word “psychobiology” contains 5 syllables, divided as psyc · ho · bio · lo · gy. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psychobiology" have?
"psychobiology" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "psychobiology" into syllables?
"psychobiology" is divided into syllables as: psyc · ho · bio · lo · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "psychobiology"?
The Scrabble score for "psychobiology" is 29 points.
Using “psychobiology” in writing
"psychobiology" (psyc · ho · bio · lo · gy) 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, “psychobiology” is worth 29 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.