S

How many syllables in “brutalization”?

5

syllables in "brutalization"

brutalization
database

Word details

Syllables

5

brut · aliz · atio · n

Letters

13

b · r · u · t · a · l · i · z · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
r1
u1
t1
a1
l1
i1
z10
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

Count another word

About the word “brutalization

The word brutalization contains 5 syllables, divided as brut · aliz · atio · n. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "brutalization" have?

"brutalization" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "brutalization" into syllables?

"brutalization" is divided into syllables as: brut · aliz · atio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "brutalization"?

The Scrabble score for "brutalization" is 24 points.

Using “brutalization” in writing

"brutalization" (brut · aliz · 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, brutalization is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

Related articles