How many syllables in “colonise”?
syllables in "colonise"
Word details
Syllables
3
col · oni · se
Letters
8
c · o · l · o · n · i · s · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “colonise”
The word “colonise” contains 3 syllables, divided as col · oni · se. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "colonise" have?
"colonise" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "colonise" into syllables?
"colonise" is divided into syllables as: col · oni · se.
What is the Scrabble score for "colonise"?
The Scrabble score for "colonise" is 10 points.
Using “colonise” in writing
Three-syllable words like "colonise" (col · oni · se) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “colonise” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “colonise”
The letters in “colonise” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: colonies, eclosion.