How many syllables in “illegalizing”?
syllables in "illegalizing"
Word details
Syllables
5
il · le · ga · li · zing
Letters
12
i · l · l · e · g · a · l · i · z · i · n · g
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “illegalizing”
The word “illegalizing” contains 5 syllables, divided as il · le · ga · li · zing. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "illegalizing" have?
"illegalizing" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "illegalizing" into syllables?
"illegalizing" is divided into syllables as: il · le · ga · li · zing.
What is the Scrabble score for "illegalizing"?
The Scrabble score for "illegalizing" is 23 points.
Using “illegalizing” in writing
"illegalizing" (il · le · ga · li · zing) 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, “illegalizing” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.