How many syllables in “psychotherapy”?
syllables in "psychotherapy"
Word details
Syllables
5
psyc · hot · he · ra · py
Letters
13
p · s · y · c · h · o · t · h · e · r · a · p · y
Scrabble
31
points
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About the word “psychotherapy”
The word “psychotherapy” contains 5 syllables, divided as psyc · hot · he · ra · py. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psychotherapy" have?
"psychotherapy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "psychotherapy" into syllables?
"psychotherapy" is divided into syllables as: psyc · hot · he · ra · py.
What is the Scrabble score for "psychotherapy"?
The Scrabble score for "psychotherapy" is 31 points.
Using “psychotherapy” in writing
"psychotherapy" (psyc · hot · he · ra · py) 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, “psychotherapy” is worth 31 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.