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How many syllables in “etymologises”?

5

syllables in "etymologises"

etymologises
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Word details

Syllables

5

ety · mol · ogi · ses

Letters

12

e · t · y · m · o · l · o · g · i · s · e · s

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
t1
y4
m3
o1
l1
o1
g2
i1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “etymologises

The word etymologises contains 5 syllables, divided as ety · mol · ogi · ses. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "etymologises" have?

"etymologises" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "etymologises" into syllables?

"etymologises" is divided into syllables as: ety · mol · ogi · ses.

What is the Scrabble score for "etymologises"?

The Scrabble score for "etymologises" is 18 points.

Using “etymologises” in writing

"etymologises" (ety · mol · ogi · ses) 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, etymologises is worth 18 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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