How many syllables in “governmentalized”?
syllables in "governmentalized"
Word details
Syllables
5
gove · rnme · ntal · ized
Letters
16
g · o · v · e · r · n · m · e · n · t · a · l · i · z · e · d
Scrabble
32
points
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About the word “governmentalized”
The word “governmentalized” contains 5 syllables, divided as gove · rnme · ntal · ized. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "governmentalized" have?
"governmentalized" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "governmentalized" into syllables?
"governmentalized" is divided into syllables as: gove · rnme · ntal · ized.
What is the Scrabble score for "governmentalized"?
The Scrabble score for "governmentalized" is 32 points.
Using “governmentalized” in writing
"governmentalized" (gove · rnme · ntal · ized) 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, “governmentalized” is worth 32 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.