How many syllables in “legitimatize”?
syllables in "legitimatize"
Word details
Syllables
5
leg · iti · mat · ize
Letters
12
l · e · g · i · t · i · m · a · t · i · z · e
Scrabble
24
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About the word “legitimatize”
The word “legitimatize” contains 5 syllables, divided as leg · iti · mat · ize. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legitimatize" have?
"legitimatize" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "legitimatize" into syllables?
"legitimatize" is divided into syllables as: leg · iti · mat · ize.
What is the Scrabble score for "legitimatize"?
The Scrabble score for "legitimatize" is 24 points.
Using “legitimatize” in writing
"legitimatize" (leg · iti · mat · ize) 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, “legitimatize” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.