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How many syllables in “depolymerized”?

5

syllables in "depolymerized"

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Word details

Syllables

5

dep · oly · mer · ize · d

Letters

13

d · e · p · o · l · y · m · e · r · i · z · e · d

Scrabble

31

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
p3
o1
l1
y4
m3
e1
r1
i1
z10
e1
d2

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About the word “depolymerized

The word depolymerized contains 5 syllables, divided as dep · oly · mer · ize · d. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "depolymerized" have?

"depolymerized" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "depolymerized" into syllables?

"depolymerized" is divided into syllables as: dep · oly · mer · ize · d.

What is the Scrabble score for "depolymerized"?

The Scrabble score for "depolymerized" is 31 points.

Using “depolymerized” in writing

"depolymerized" (dep · oly · mer · 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, depolymerized 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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