How many syllables in “bastardization”?
syllables in "bastardization"
Word details
Syllables
5
bast · ardi · zati · on
Letters
14
b · a · s · t · a · r · d · i · z · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
26
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About the word “bastardization”
The word “bastardization” contains 5 syllables, divided as bast · ardi · zati · on. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "bastardization" have?
"bastardization" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "bastardization" into syllables?
"bastardization" is divided into syllables as: bast · ardi · zati · on.
What is the Scrabble score for "bastardization"?
The Scrabble score for "bastardization" is 26 points.
Using “bastardization” in writing
"bastardization" (bast · ardi · zati · on) 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, “bastardization” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.