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How many syllables in “idolization”?

5

syllables in "idolization"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ido · liz · ati · on

Letters

11

i · d · o · l · i · z · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

21

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Scrabble letter values

i1
d2
o1
l1
i1
z10
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “idolization

The word idolization contains 5 syllables, divided as ido · liz · ati · on. It has 11 letters.

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How many syllables does "idolization" have?

"idolization" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "idolization" into syllables?

"idolization" is divided into syllables as: ido · liz · ati · on.

What is the Scrabble score for "idolization"?

The Scrabble score for "idolization" is 21 points.

Using “idolization” in writing

"idolization" (ido · liz · ati · on) 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, idolization is worth 21 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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