How many syllables in “categorizing”?
syllables in "categorizing"
Word details
Syllables
5
ca · te · go · ri · zing
Letters
12
c · a · t · e · g · o · r · i · z · i · n · g
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “categorizing”
The word “categorizing” contains 5 syllables, divided as ca · te · go · ri · zing. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "categorizing" have?
"categorizing" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "categorizing" into syllables?
"categorizing" is divided into syllables as: ca · te · go · ri · zing.
What is the Scrabble score for "categorizing"?
The Scrabble score for "categorizing" is 25 points.
Using “categorizing” in writing
"categorizing" (ca · te · go · ri · zing) 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, “categorizing” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.