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How many syllables in “antagonizing”?

5

syllables in "antagonizing"

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Word details

Syllables

5

an · ta · go · ni · zing

Letters

12

a · n · t · a · g · o · n · i · z · i · n · g

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
t1
a1
g2
o1
n1
i1
z10
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “antagonizing

The word antagonizing contains 5 syllables, divided as an · ta · go · ni · zing. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "antagonizing" have?

"antagonizing" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "antagonizing" into syllables?

"antagonizing" is divided into syllables as: an · ta · go · ni · zing.

What is the Scrabble score for "antagonizing"?

The Scrabble score for "antagonizing" is 23 points.

Using “antagonizing” in writing

"antagonizing" (an · ta · go · ni · zing) 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, antagonizing is worth 23 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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