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How many syllables in “bastardization”?

5

syllables in "bastardization"

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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

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
a1
s1
t1
a1
r1
d2
i1
z10
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “bastardization

The word bastardization contains 5 syllables, divided as bast · ardi · zati · on. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

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.

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