How many syllables in “legitimatized”?
syllables in "legitimatized"
Word details
Syllables
5
leg · iti · mat · ize · d
Letters
13
l · e · g · i · t · i · m · a · t · i · z · e · d
Scrabble
26
points
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About the word “legitimatized”
The word “legitimatized” contains 5 syllables, divided as leg · iti · mat · ize · d. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legitimatized" have?
"legitimatized" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "legitimatized" into syllables?
"legitimatized" is divided into syllables as: leg · iti · mat · ize · d.
What is the Scrabble score for "legitimatized"?
The Scrabble score for "legitimatized" is 26 points.
Using “legitimatized” in writing
"legitimatized" (leg · iti · mat · ize · d) 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, “legitimatized” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.