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How many syllables in “lobotomising”?

5

syllables in "lobotomising"

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Word details

Syllables

5

lo · bo · to · mi · sing

Letters

12

l · o · b · o · t · o · m · i · s · i · n · g

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
o1
b3
o1
t1
o1
m3
i1
s1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “lobotomising

The word lobotomising contains 5 syllables, divided as lo · bo · to · mi · sing. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "lobotomising" have?

"lobotomising" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "lobotomising" into syllables?

"lobotomising" is divided into syllables as: lo · bo · to · mi · sing.

What is the Scrabble score for "lobotomising"?

The Scrabble score for "lobotomising" is 17 points.

Using “lobotomising” in writing

"lobotomising" (lo · bo · to · 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, lobotomising is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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