How many syllables in “balkanizations”?
syllables in "balkanizations"
Word details
Syllables
5
balk · aniz · atio · ns
Letters
14
b · a · l · k · a · n · i · z · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
29
points
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About the word “balkanizations”
The word “balkanizations” contains 5 syllables, divided as balk · aniz · atio · ns. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "balkanizations" have?
"balkanizations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "balkanizations" into syllables?
"balkanizations" is divided into syllables as: balk · aniz · atio · ns.
What is the Scrabble score for "balkanizations"?
The Scrabble score for "balkanizations" is 29 points.
Using “balkanizations” in writing
"balkanizations" (balk · aniz · atio · ns) 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, “balkanizations” is worth 29 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.