How many syllables in “legitimising”?
syllables in "legitimising"
Word details
Syllables
5
le · gi · ti · mi · sing
Letters
12
l · e · g · i · t · i · m · i · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
16
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About the word “legitimising”
The word “legitimising” contains 5 syllables, divided as le · gi · ti · mi · sing. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legitimising" have?
"legitimising" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "legitimising" into syllables?
"legitimising" is divided into syllables as: le · gi · ti · mi · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "legitimising"?
The Scrabble score for "legitimising" is 16 points.
Using “legitimising” in writing
"legitimising" (le · gi · ti · mi · sing) 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, “legitimising” 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.