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How many syllables in “bureaucratization”?

6

syllables in "bureaucratization"

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Word details

Syllables

6

bure · aucr · atiz · atio · n

Letters

17

b · u · r · e · a · u · c · r · a · t · i · z · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

30

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
u1
r1
e1
a1
u1
c3
r1
a1
t1
i1
z10
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “bureaucratization

The word bureaucratization contains 6 syllables, divided as bure · aucr · atiz · atio · n. It has 17 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "bureaucratization" have?

"bureaucratization" has 6 syllables.

How do you divide "bureaucratization" into syllables?

"bureaucratization" is divided into syllables as: bure · aucr · atiz · atio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "bureaucratization"?

The Scrabble score for "bureaucratization" is 30 points.

Using “bureaucratization” in writing

With 6 syllables, "bureaucratization" (bure · aucr · atiz · atio · n) is a long, complex word that adds sophistication and weight to writing. In strict poetic forms like iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line), a word this long dominates the line. In prose, it signals formality or technical precision.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, bureaucratization is worth 30 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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