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How many syllables in “colorization”?

5

syllables in "colorization"

colorization
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Word details

Syllables

5

col · ori · zat · ion

Letters

12

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

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
l1
o1
r1
i1
z10
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “colorization

The word colorization contains 5 syllables, divided as col · ori · zat · ion. It has 12 letters.

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How many syllables does "colorization" have?

"colorization" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "colorization" into syllables?

"colorization" is divided into syllables as: col · ori · zat · ion.

What is the Scrabble score for "colorization"?

The Scrabble score for "colorization" is 23 points.

Using “colorization” in writing

"colorization" (col · ori · zat · ion) 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, colorization is worth 23 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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