How many syllables in “cephalization”?
syllables in "cephalization"
Word details
Syllables
5
ceph · aliz · atio · n
Letters
13
c · e · p · h · a · l · i · z · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
29
points
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About the word “cephalization”
The word “cephalization” contains 5 syllables, divided as ceph · aliz · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "cephalization" have?
"cephalization" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cephalization" into syllables?
"cephalization" is divided into syllables as: ceph · aliz · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "cephalization"?
The Scrabble score for "cephalization" is 29 points.
Using “cephalization” in writing
"cephalization" (ceph · 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, “cephalization” is worth 29 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.