How many syllables in “legitimatizes”?
syllables in "legitimatizes"
Word details
Syllables
5
leg · iti · mat · ize · s
Letters
13
l · e · g · i · t · i · m · a · t · i · z · e · s
Scrabble
25
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About the word “legitimatizes”
The word “legitimatizes” contains 5 syllables, divided as leg · iti · mat · ize · s. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legitimatizes" have?
"legitimatizes" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "legitimatizes" into syllables?
"legitimatizes" is divided into syllables as: leg · iti · mat · ize · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "legitimatizes"?
The Scrabble score for "legitimatizes" is 25 points.
Using “legitimatizes” in writing
"legitimatizes" (leg · iti · mat · ize · s) 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, “legitimatizes” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.