How many syllables in “etymologise”?
syllables in "etymologise"
Word details
Syllables
5
ety · mol · ogi · se
Letters
11
e · t · y · m · o · l · o · g · i · s · e
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “etymologise”
The word “etymologise” contains 5 syllables, divided as ety · mol · ogi · se. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "etymologise" have?
"etymologise" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "etymologise" into syllables?
"etymologise" is divided into syllables as: ety · mol · ogi · se.
What is the Scrabble score for "etymologise"?
The Scrabble score for "etymologise" is 17 points.
Using “etymologise” in writing
"etymologise" (ety · mol · ogi · se) 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, “etymologise” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “etymologise”
The letters in “etymologise” can be rearranged to spell one other word: etymologies.