How many syllables in “psycholinguistic”?
syllables in "psycholinguistic"
Word details
Syllables
5
psyc · ho · lin · gui · stic
Letters
16
p · s · y · c · h · o · l · i · n · g · u · i · s · t · i · c
Scrabble
29
points
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About the word “psycholinguistic”
The word “psycholinguistic” contains 5 syllables, divided as psyc · ho · lin · gui · stic. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psycholinguistic" have?
"psycholinguistic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "psycholinguistic" into syllables?
"psycholinguistic" is divided into syllables as: psyc · ho · lin · gui · stic.
What is the Scrabble score for "psycholinguistic"?
The Scrabble score for "psycholinguistic" is 29 points.
Using “psycholinguistic” in writing
"psycholinguistic" (psyc · ho · lin · gui · stic) 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, “psycholinguistic” 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.