How many syllables in “psychoses”?
syllables in "psychoses"
Word details
Syllables
2
psych · oses
Letters
9
p · s · y · c · h · o · s · e · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “psychoses”
The word “psychoses” contains 2 syllables, divided as psych · oses. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psychoses" have?
"psychoses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "psychoses" into syllables?
"psychoses" is divided into syllables as: psych · oses.
What is the Scrabble score for "psychoses"?
The Scrabble score for "psychoses" is 19 points.
Using “psychoses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "psychoses" (psych · oses) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “psychoses” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.