How many syllables in “depolymerize”?
syllables in "depolymerize"
Word details
Syllables
5
dep · oly · mer · ize
Letters
12
d · e · p · o · l · y · m · e · r · i · z · e
Scrabble
29
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About the word “depolymerize”
The word “depolymerize” contains 5 syllables, divided as dep · oly · mer · ize. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "depolymerize" have?
"depolymerize" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "depolymerize" into syllables?
"depolymerize" is divided into syllables as: dep · oly · mer · ize.
What is the Scrabble score for "depolymerize"?
The Scrabble score for "depolymerize" is 29 points.
Using “depolymerize” in writing
"depolymerize" (dep · oly · mer · ize) 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, “depolymerize” is worth 29 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.