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How many syllables in “demilitarized”?

5

syllables in "demilitarized"

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Word details

Syllables

5

dem · ili · tar · ize · d

Letters

13

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

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

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

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About the word “demilitarized

The word demilitarized contains 5 syllables, divided as dem · ili · tar · ize · d. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "demilitarized" have?

"demilitarized" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "demilitarized" into syllables?

"demilitarized" is divided into syllables as: dem · ili · tar · ize · d.

What is the Scrabble score for "demilitarized"?

The Scrabble score for "demilitarized" is 26 points.

Using “demilitarized” in writing

"demilitarized" (dem · ili · tar · ize · d) 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, demilitarized is worth 26 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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