How many syllables in “familiarising”?
syllables in "familiarising"
Word details
Syllables
5
fa · mi · lia · ri · sing
Letters
13
f · a · m · i · l · i · a · r · i · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
19
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “familiarising”
The word “familiarising” contains 5 syllables, divided as fa · mi · lia · ri · sing. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "familiarising" have?
"familiarising" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "familiarising" into syllables?
"familiarising" is divided into syllables as: fa · mi · lia · ri · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "familiarising"?
The Scrabble score for "familiarising" is 19 points.
Using “familiarising” in writing
"familiarising" (fa · mi · lia · ri · sing) 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, “familiarising” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.