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How many syllables in “psychrophilic”?

4

syllables in "psychrophilic"

psychrophilic
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Word details

Syllables

4

psyc · hrop · hi · lic

Letters

13

p · s · y · c · h · r · o · p · h · i · l · i · c

Scrabble

30

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
s1
y4
c3
h4
r1
o1
p3
h4
i1
l1
i1
c3

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About the word “psychrophilic

The word psychrophilic contains 4 syllables, divided as psyc · hrop · hi · lic. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "psychrophilic" have?

"psychrophilic" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "psychrophilic" into syllables?

"psychrophilic" is divided into syllables as: psyc · hrop · hi · lic.

What is the Scrabble score for "psychrophilic"?

The Scrabble score for "psychrophilic" is 30 points.

Using “psychrophilic” in writing

Four-syllable words like "psychrophilic" (psyc · hrop · hi · lic) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, psychrophilic 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.

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