How many syllables in “sympathectomy”?
syllables in "sympathectomy"
Word details
Syllables
5
sym · pat · hec · to · my
Letters
13
s · y · m · p · a · t · h · e · c · t · o · m · y
Scrabble
30
points
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About the word “sympathectomy”
The word “sympathectomy” contains 5 syllables, divided as sym · pat · hec · to · my. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sympathectomy" have?
"sympathectomy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sympathectomy" into syllables?
"sympathectomy" is divided into syllables as: sym · pat · hec · to · my.
What is the Scrabble score for "sympathectomy"?
The Scrabble score for "sympathectomy" is 30 points.
Using “sympathectomy” in writing
"sympathectomy" (sym · pat · hec · to · my) 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, “sympathectomy” 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.