How many syllables in “psycholinguistics”?
syllables in "psycholinguistics"
Word details
Syllables
5
psyc · ho · lin · gui · stics
Letters
17
p · s · y · c · h · o · l · i · n · g · u · i · s · t · i · c · s
Scrabble
30
points
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About the word “psycholinguistics”
The word “psycholinguistics” contains 5 syllables, divided as psyc · ho · lin · gui · stics. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psycholinguistics" have?
"psycholinguistics" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "psycholinguistics" into syllables?
"psycholinguistics" is divided into syllables as: psyc · ho · lin · gui · stics.
What is the Scrabble score for "psycholinguistics"?
The Scrabble score for "psycholinguistics" is 30 points.
Using “psycholinguistics” in writing
"psycholinguistics" (psyc · ho · lin · gui · stics) 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, “psycholinguistics” is worth 30 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.