How many syllables in “deputization”?
syllables in "deputization"
Word details
Syllables
5
dep · uti · zat · ion
Letters
12
d · e · p · u · t · i · z · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
24
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About the word “deputization”
The word “deputization” contains 5 syllables, divided as dep · uti · zat · ion. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "deputization" have?
"deputization" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "deputization" into syllables?
"deputization" is divided into syllables as: dep · uti · zat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "deputization"?
The Scrabble score for "deputization" is 24 points.
Using “deputization” in writing
"deputization" (dep · uti · zat · ion) 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, “deputization” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.