How many syllables in “authorization”?
syllables in "authorization"
Word details
Syllables
5
auth · oriz · atio · n
Letters
13
a · u · t · h · o · r · i · z · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
25
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About the word “authorization”
The word “authorization” contains 5 syllables, divided as auth · oriz · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "authorization" have?
"authorization" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "authorization" into syllables?
"authorization" is divided into syllables as: auth · oriz · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "authorization"?
The Scrabble score for "authorization" is 25 points.
Using “authorization” in writing
"authorization" (auth · oriz · atio · n) 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, “authorization” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.