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How many syllables in “departmentalized”?

5

syllables in "departmentalized"

departmentalized
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Word details

Syllables

5

depa · rtme · ntal · ized

Letters

16

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

Scrabble

31

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
p3
a1
r1
t1
m3
e1
n1
t1
a1
l1
i1
z10
e1
d2

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About the word “departmentalized

The word departmentalized contains 5 syllables, divided as depa · rtme · ntal · ized. It has 16 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "departmentalized" have?

"departmentalized" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "departmentalized" into syllables?

"departmentalized" is divided into syllables as: depa · rtme · ntal · ized.

What is the Scrabble score for "departmentalized"?

The Scrabble score for "departmentalized" is 31 points.

Using “departmentalized” in writing

"departmentalized" (depa · rtme · ntal · ized) 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, departmentalized is worth 31 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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