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How many syllables in “dematerialize”?

5

syllables in "dematerialize"

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Word details

Syllables

5

dem · ate · ria · liz · e

Letters

13

d · e · m · a · t · e · r · i · a · l · i · z · e

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
m3
a1
t1
e1
r1
i1
a1
l1
i1
z10
e1

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About the word “dematerialize

The word dematerialize contains 5 syllables, divided as dem · ate · ria · liz · e. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "dematerialize" have?

"dematerialize" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "dematerialize" into syllables?

"dematerialize" is divided into syllables as: dem · ate · ria · liz · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "dematerialize"?

The Scrabble score for "dematerialize" is 25 points.

Using “dematerialize” in writing

"dematerialize" (dem · ate · ria · 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, dematerialize 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.

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