How many syllables in “ironize”?
syllables in "ironize"
Word details
Syllables
3
iro · niz · e
Letters
7
i · r · o · n · i · z · e
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “ironize”
The word “ironize” contains 3 syllables, divided as iro · niz · e. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ironize" have?
"ironize" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ironize" into syllables?
"ironize" is divided into syllables as: iro · niz · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "ironize"?
The Scrabble score for "ironize" is 16 points.
Using “ironize” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ironize" (iro · niz · e) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ironize” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “ironize”
The letters in “ironize” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ionizer.