How many syllables in “psychosurgery”?
syllables in "psychosurgery"
Word details
Syllables
5
psyc · ho · sur · ge · ry
Letters
13
p · s · y · c · h · o · s · u · r · g · e · r · y
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “psychosurgery”
The word “psychosurgery” contains 5 syllables, divided as psyc · ho · sur · ge · ry. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psychosurgery" have?
"psychosurgery" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "psychosurgery" into syllables?
"psychosurgery" is divided into syllables as: psyc · ho · sur · ge · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "psychosurgery"?
The Scrabble score for "psychosurgery" is 27 points.
Using “psychosurgery” in writing
"psychosurgery" (psyc · ho · sur · ge · ry) 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, “psychosurgery” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.