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How many syllables in “apologising”?

5

syllables in "apologising"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · po · lo · gi · sing

Letters

11

a · p · o · l · o · g · i · s · i · n · g

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
p3
o1
l1
o1
g2
i1
s1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “apologising

The word apologising contains 5 syllables, divided as a · po · lo · gi · sing. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "apologising" have?

"apologising" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "apologising" into syllables?

"apologising" is divided into syllables as: a · po · lo · gi · sing.

What is the Scrabble score for "apologising"?

The Scrabble score for "apologising" is 15 points.

Using “apologising” in writing

"apologising" (a · po · lo · gi · sing) 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, apologising is worth 15 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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