How many syllables in “lobotomising”?
syllables in "lobotomising"
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
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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.
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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.