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How many syllables in “collateralize”?

5

syllables in "collateralize"

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Word details

Syllables

5

col · lat · era · liz · e

Letters

13

c · o · l · l · a · t · e · r · a · l · i · z · e

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
l1
l1
a1
t1
e1
r1
a1
l1
i1
z10
e1

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About the word “collateralize

The word collateralize contains 5 syllables, divided as col · lat · era · liz · e. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "collateralize" have?

"collateralize" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "collateralize" into syllables?

"collateralize" is divided into syllables as: col · lat · era · liz · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "collateralize"?

The Scrabble score for "collateralize" is 24 points.

Using “collateralize” in writing

"collateralize" (col · lat · era · liz · e) 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, collateralize 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.

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