How many syllables in “hospitalising”?
syllables in "hospitalising"
Word details
Syllables
5
ho · spi · ta · li · sing
Letters
13
h · o · s · p · i · t · a · l · i · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “hospitalising”
The word “hospitalising” contains 5 syllables, divided as ho · spi · ta · li · sing. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hospitalising" have?
"hospitalising" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hospitalising" into syllables?
"hospitalising" is divided into syllables as: ho · spi · ta · li · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "hospitalising"?
The Scrabble score for "hospitalising" is 19 points.
Using “hospitalising” in writing
"hospitalising" (ho · spi · ta · li · 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, “hospitalising” 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.