How many syllables in “psychophysical”?
syllables in "psychophysical"
Word details
Syllables
5
psyc · hop · hy · si · cal
Letters
14
p · s · y · c · h · o · p · h · y · s · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
34
points
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About the word “psychophysical”
The word “psychophysical” contains 5 syllables, divided as psyc · hop · hy · si · cal. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psychophysical" have?
"psychophysical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "psychophysical" into syllables?
"psychophysical" is divided into syllables as: psyc · hop · hy · si · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "psychophysical"?
The Scrabble score for "psychophysical" is 34 points.
Using “psychophysical” in writing
"psychophysical" (psyc · hop · hy · si · cal) 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, “psychophysical” is worth 34 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.